Flight Tracker
N3609K
PIPER J3C-65
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage, 2 fatal injuries. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
PEDERSON ROLAND E
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
CIRCLE, MT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 25, 2026
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Feb 28, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3C-65
Year
-
Serial Number
22299
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
67 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A40FE9
Mode S Code (Octal)
51007751

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

Aug 11, 2023 Accident Substantial Miles City, MT
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing on unimproved terrain.

NTSB WPR23LA311
May 25, 1991 Accident Destroyed CLAREMORE, OK
Injuries2 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (PIC) DID NOT MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES DURING THE MANEUVER.

NTSB FTW91FA085