Flight Tracker
N5985V
1945 PIPER J3C-65
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
HOUSTON, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 16, 2017
Airworthiness Date
May 1, 1958
Expires
Aug 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3C-65
Year
1945
Serial Number
13640
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)
A7BE3A
Mode S Code (Octal)
51737072

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 3, 1997 Accident Substantial CASTLE ROCK, CO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A partial loss of engine power due to a cylinder exhaust valve jammed in the open position from excessive carbon deposits. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.

NTSB FTW97LA298
Jul 22, 1995 Accident Substantial ENGLEWOOD, CO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A PARTIAL POWER LOSS DUE TO A STUCK NUMBER FOUR EXHAUST VALVE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

NTSB FTW95LA312