Flight Tracker
N38272
1941 PIPER J3C-65
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WRIGHT ATTITUDES INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
TAFT, TN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 1, 2019
Airworthiness Date
May 13, 2006
Expires
Aug 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3C-65
Year
1941
Serial Number
6898
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
67 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90-8F
Type
Reciprocating
Power
95 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A46620
Mode S Code (Octal)
51063040

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 4, 2003 Accident Substantial Jackson, TN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper us of flight controls during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in an collision with the specially equipped automobile.

NTSB ATL04LA006
Apr 17, 1999 Accident JACKSON, MS
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of the airshow aerial performer to maintain a grip on the airplane's externally mounted rope ladder for unknown reasons and his failure to install and use a safety line resulting in his fall to earth. A factor in the accident was the sudden 'blossoming' by the air stream of the performer's jacket just before he lost his grip due to inadequate preflight securing.

NTSB MIA99LA131
May 26, 1991 Accident Substantial QUINTON, VA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM A MOVING AIRCRAFT.

NTSB BFO91LA051