Flight Tracker
N68952
1945 PIPER J3C-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
GOZZO MICHAEL P
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
OLD SAYBROOK, CT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 27, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Sep 7, 1956
Expires
Jun 30, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3C-65
Year
1945
Serial Number
13172
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)
A927C8
Mode S Code (Octal)
52223710

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

Jun 6, 1996 Accident Substantial CHESTER, CT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's improper use of rudder control to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB NYC96LA121