How many accidents has the Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 had?

The NTSB has recorded 13 events involving the Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3: 1 fatal, 3 serious, 2 minor injuries, and 7 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 has 13 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 13 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.

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Fatal (2 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
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.
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.
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.
Mar 24, 1989	PHOENIX, AZ	N60KB	Incident	substantial	LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND CONTROL INTERFERENCE.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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