Flight Tracker
N146TM
1946 PIPER J3C-65
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
LONG JAMES
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SANTA ROSA, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 3, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Apr 2, 1996
Expires
Dec 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3C-65
Year
1946
Serial Number
22915
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
67 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
75 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A0BAAF
Mode S Code (Octal)
50135257

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Apr 27, 2000 Accident Substantial HEALDSBURG, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

Failure of the flight review pilot to compensate for the crosswind and maintain flying speed during takeoff.

NTSB LAX00LA174