N45254

Substantial
Minor

NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3S/N: 2601

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 31, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA271
Location
Red Lodge, MT
Event ID
20250902200922
Coordinates
45.177554, -109.255650
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude weather condition.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY
Serial Number
2601
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
N3N-3N3N
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
N3N-3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EDWARDS SCOTT H TRUSTEE
Address
704 HIGHWAY 10
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
MT 59019-7167
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR25LA271