Single-engine piston

N3824M

1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1947
Serial
12-2744
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Co-owned · sign in to see
Based
Wasilla, AK
Registration record

N3824M on the FAA register

Type
1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Serial
12-2744
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Co-owned — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Wasilla, AK
Certificate issued
2001-04-26
Airworthiness date
1999-07-26
Registration expires
2027-03-31
Airworthiness class
Restricted
Mode S (hex)
A465A8
Mode S (octal)
51062650
Seats (type)
3
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
360 nm
Cruise (type)
91 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2027-03-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2020-06-06
    Accident at Palmer, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2001-04-26
    Certificate of registration issued as N3824M.
  • 1999-08-31
    Accident at Skwentna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1999-07-26
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (restricted category).
  • 1975-08-27
    Accident at Kenai,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1947
    Manufactured (1947).
Overview

About N3824M

N3824M is a 1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, serial number 12-2744. It is registered to co-owners in Wasilla, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on April 26, 2001 and expires on March 31, 2027.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 3 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 91 knots and a range of about 360 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is restricted category, dated July 26, 1999.

N3824M has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
91 kt
Range
360 nm
Power / thrust (each)
100
Takeoff over 50 ft
720 ft
Landing over 50 ft
470 ft
Fuel burn
6 gph

Published figures for the Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2020-06-06 Accident · Palmer, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC20CA058
Reported aircraft: Piper PA 12
Probable cause: The pilot s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with a tree and collision with terrain.
1999-08-31 Accident · Skwentna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC99LA131
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-12
Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and wind gusts.
1975-08-27 Accident · Kenai,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2208
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-12
Probable cause: TE 8/28/75.

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.