Flight Tracker
N33252
1940 PIPER J3L-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
N33252 LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
JUPITER, FL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 10, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Jan 5, 1956
Expires
May 31, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3L-65
Year
1940
Serial Number
5927
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

Checking live traffic…

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

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A3A05F
Mode S Code (Octal)
50720137

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

Oct 18, 1997 Accident Substantial REESEVILLE, WI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

failure of the normal braking system, due to a low level of brake fluid. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate inspection of the aircraft by other maintenance personnel, the pilot's failure to check the brakes after brake maintenance/inspection, the tailwind, and the location of trees.

NTSB CHI98LA019