Flight Tracker
N26991
1940 PIPER J3C-75
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
TOWNSEND NELSON L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LAKE WALES, FL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 24, 2019
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Oct 31, 2029
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3C-75
Year
1940
Serial Number
4285
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

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A2A419
Mode S Code (Octal)
50522031

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 23, 1995 Accident Substantial ELK CREEK, WI
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors in the accident include the trees, the tailwind condition, and the pilot's lack of proper certification.

NTSB CHI95LA133