Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 13 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2025 | Red Lodge, MT | N45254 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude weather…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude weather condition. |
| Oct 26, 2008 | Rialto, CA | N44848 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to an interruption in fuel flow through an improperly assembled carburetor. |
| Jun 07, 2008 | Luckey, OH | N582WH | Incident | substantial | The pilot not maintaining clearance from the high vegetation during the off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the high vegetation. |
| Jun 20, 1998 | SKULL VALLEY, AZ | N45053 | Serious (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| Nov 18, 1997 | SPRUCE PINE, NC | N45018 | Incident | substantial |
The unintentional locking-up of the left brake for undetermined reasons resulting in the on ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was t…The 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. |
| Apr 03, 1996 | CHANDLER, AZ | N45043 | Incident | substantial | The failure of both the engine driven and hand wobble fuel pumps, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. |
| Aug 10, 1994 | BEAUFORT, SC | N44970 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE RUDDER DURING LANDING. |
| Apr 30, 1992 | MONTROSE, CO | N45033 | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR WAS: THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A DITCH WHICH RAN PARALLE…FAILURE 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. |
| Jun 14, 1991 | DEMING, NM | N44970 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS WERE: A CROSSWIND CONDITION AND A SOFT SHOULDER ALONGSIDE THE RUNWAY. |
| May 05, 1990 | MADERA, CA | N45184 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY DESCENDING INTO THE GROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INFLIGHT OPENING OF THE HOPPER LID WHICH PARTIALLY OBSCURED T…THE 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. |
| Mar 24, 1989 | PHOENIX, AZ | N60KB | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND CONTROL INTERFERENCE. |
| Feb 08, 1986 | MIDDLETOWN, CA | N45105 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 05, 1983 | LINCOLN, CA | N87697 | Serious (3) | — | Investigation pending |