Single-engine piston

N3404A

1953 Piper PA-20-135

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1953
Serial
20-1069
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-290 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Co-owned · sign in to see
Based
Anchorage, AK
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Registration record

N3404A on the FAA register

Type
1953 Piper PA-20-135
Serial
20-1069
Engines
Lycoming O-290 series
Registered owner
Co-owned — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Anchorage, AK
Certificate issued
2025-04-01
Airworthiness date
1956-06-20
Registration expires
2032-04-30
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A3C033
Mode S (octal)
50740063
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
603 nm
Cruise (type)
148 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2032-04-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2025-04-01
    Certificate of registration issued as N3404A.
  • 2006-10-23
    Accident at Anchorage, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1982-02-26
    Accident at Bethel, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1970-03-07
    Accident at Glennallen,Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1956-06-20
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
  • 1953
    Manufactured (1953).
Overview

About N3404A

N3404A is a 1953 Piper PA-20-135, serial number 20-1069. It is registered to co-owners in Anchorage, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on April 1, 2025 and expires on April 30, 2032.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-290 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 148 knots and a range of about 603 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated June 20, 1956.

N3404A has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
148 kt
Range
603 nm
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,290 ft
Landing over 50 ft
750 ft
Fuel burn
14 gph

Published figures for the Piper PA-20-135 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2006-10-23 Accident · Anchorage, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC07CA004
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-20-135
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the ground loop and inadequate main wheel brakes.
1982-02-26 Accident · Bethel, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC82DA021
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-20
1970-03-07 Accident · Glennallen,Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1100
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-20
Probable cause: H 16 IN SNOW. OVER GROSS WT ABOUT 900 LBS. NO WIND

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.