Flight Tracker
N70894
1946 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
SANDERS WILLIAM H
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WICHITA, KS
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 21, 2006
Airworthiness Date
Jul 10, 1956
Expires
Jul 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3C-65
Year
1946
Serial Number
17919
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A975F6
Mode S Code (Octal)
52272766

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 1, 1999 Accident Substantial FREDERICK, MD
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were gusty wind conditions and the sign.

NTSB NYC99LA191
Jul 7, 1993 Accident Substantial ATHENS, GA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE DUAL STUDENT'S IMPROPER APPLICATION OF WHEEL BRAKES PRIOR TO LOWERING THE TAIL WHEEL AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE CFI.

NTSB ATL93LA125