Flight Tracker
N48694
1943 PIPER J-3C
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
KLINGELE SHAWN T
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WAPATO, WA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 10, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Apr 17, 1956
Expires
Feb 29, 2032
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J-3C
Year
1943
Serial Number
10377
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
54 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)
A60293
Mode S Code (Octal)
51401223

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 3, 2017 Accident Substantial Yakima, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

NTSB GAA18CA001