Flight Tracker
N28DR
1945 PIPER J3C-65
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
TRIMBLE WENDALL R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
DUNLAP, TN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 22, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Nov 21, 1947
Expires
Aug 31, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3C-65
Year
1945
Serial Number
21010
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&C65 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
65 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CBFD
Mode S Code (Octal)
50545775

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.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
AIRCRAFT LEASING INC DALLAS, TX Jun 9, 1994

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 24, 2025 Accident Substantial Dunlap, TN
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ERA25FA239
May 18, 2007 Accident Substantial Waterford, MI
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, causing a water loop. A factor in the accident was the water loop encountered.

NTSB CHI07CA149