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NTSB investigations: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3

89 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 per year, 1964–2026: 89 cases
1964	6
1965	7
1966	6
1967	9
1968	6
1969	5
1970	3
1971	8
1972	4
1973	3
1974	4
1975	2
1976	5
1977	3
1978	2
1979	1
1980	1
1982	1
1983	1
1989	2
1990	1
1991	1
1992	1
1994	1
1996	1
1997	1
1998	1
2008	2
2025	1

Where

Latest cases

Query with SQL

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('6120202')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('6120202'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('6120202'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB WPR25LA271Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Red Lodge, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude weather condition.Aug 31, 2025 · N45254 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Rialto, CAA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to an interruption in fuel flow through an improperly assembled carburetor.Oct 26, 2008 · N44848 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI08CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Luckey, OHThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the high vegetation during the off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the high vegetation.Jun 7, 2008 · N582WH · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Skull Valley, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude.Jun 20, 1998 · N45053 · Destroyed NTSB MIA98LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Spruce Pine, NCThe unintentional locking-up of the left brake for undetermined reasons resulting in the on ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control.Nov 18, 1997 · N45018 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Chandler, AZThe failure of both the engine driven and hand wobble fuel pumps, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.Apr 3, 1996 · N45043 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Beaufort, SCThe pilot's improper use of the rudder during landing.Aug 10, 1994 · N44970 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN92LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Montrose, COFailure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was: the aircraft struck a ditch which ran parallel to the runway.Apr 30, 1992 · N45033 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN91LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Deming, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were: a crosswind condition and a soft shoulder alongside the runway.Jun 14, 1991 · N44970 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90DVA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Madera, CAThe pilot inadvertently descending into the ground. Contributing to the accident was the inflight opening of the hopper lid which partially obscured the pilot's vision.May 5, 1990 · N45184 · Destroyed NTSB NYC89LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N · Canaan, CTA loss of power due to contamination of the fuel system.May 20, 1989 · N4742C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Phoenix, AZLoss of control due to inadequate preflight and control interference.Mar 24, 1989 · N60KB · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83LVG16Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3-2939 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot was performing touch and go landings to runway 15 and 33 at Lincoln municipal airport. Witnesses observed the pilot make a steep climb following a touch and go landing to runway 15. The aircraft crashed on the airport property.Aug 5, 1983 · N87697 · No damage NTSB CHI82DA360Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNavy N3N-3 · Danville, ILUpon arriving at an air show the plt was given advisories for a downwind landing. The acft subsequently ground-looped. Subsequent inspection revealed that the tailwheel lock had also malfunctioned. The centering spring was not strong enough to consistently…Sep 19, 1982 · N51H · Substantial damage NTSB SEA80DYM31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Pendleton, ORApr 28, 1980 · N45018 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FKQ20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Petal, MSJul 29, 1979 · N45021 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78DUM29Accident · Serious injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Brawley, CAJun 29, 1978 · N45234 · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FVG18Accident · No injuriesClosedNavy N3N · Davis, CAFeb 3, 1978 · N44926 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77FYP39Accident · Serious injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Prescott, WAAug 11, 1977 · N45261 · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FKT41Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Immokalee, FLMay 16, 1977 · N45167 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUM27Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Brawley, CAApr 14, 1977 · N44875 · Destroyed NTSB SEA77FYG09Accident · Serious injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · College Place, WANov 16, 1976 · N44707 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUJ01Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Tempe, AZAug 12, 1976 · N44744 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FUJ97Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Coolidge, AZAug 5, 1976 · N44738 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76DVG55Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Winters, CAMar 16, 1976 · N52568 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUG36Accident · Serious injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N · Ripley, CAFeb 18, 1976 · N44846 · Destroyed NTSB LAX76DUJ13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-1 · Mesa, AZAug 16, 1975 · N44756 · Destroyed NTSB IAD75DKM24Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-1 · Monroe, NCApr 8, 1975 · N45013 · Destroyed NTSB OAK75DVD08Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Tracy, CAAug 29, 1974 · N44736 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75DUJ19Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-1 · Queen Creek, AZAug 9, 1974 · N45184 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75FTE10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · La Salle, COJul 31, 1974 · N45054 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75FUG01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Lucerne, CAJul 21, 1974 · N44760 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73FVG71Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-1 · Davis, CAJun 29, 1973 · N7752C · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73DVG60Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N · Nelson, CAApr 24, 1973 · N45307 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73FUQ27Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Acton, CAMar 30, 1973 · N9611 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73FUM07Accident · Serious injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Winterhaven, CAOct 21, 1972 · N44951 · Destroyed NTSB CHI73FEP20Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Cross Plains, WISep 19, 1972 · N6358T · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73FCJ09Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Lincoln, NEJul 23, 1972 · N44758 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72DVD42Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N · Lodi, CAApr 17, 1972 · N44736 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72DUJ46Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-1 · Gadsden, AZSep 14, 1971 · N45065 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72FUJ39Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Phoenix, AZSep 4, 1971 · N45117 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FHD08Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Atlantic City, NJAug 22, 1971 · N44745 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72FUJ30Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Phoenix, AZAug 17, 1971 · N9611 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72DUJ23Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Stanfield, AZAug 11, 1971 · N44713 · No damage NTSB DEN71FTE08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-1 · Greeley, COJun 7, 1971 · N45202 · Destroyed NTSB LAX71FUJ98Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Stanfield, AZJun 2, 1971 · N45070 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71FVG70Accident · No injuriesClosedNVL Fcty N3N-3 · Orland, CAApr 5, 1971 · N45307 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUJ36Accident · No injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N · Queen Creek, AZSep 11, 1970 · N9831Z · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71FVG15Accident · Serious injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N · Winters, CAAug 31, 1970 · N45125 · Destroyed NTSB OAK70FVD20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNaval Fcty N3N-3 · Lodi, CAMay 14, 1970 · N44736 · Substantial damage