Flight Tracker
N88037
PIPER J-3C
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including destroyed damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WILLKE SUE E
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SEWICKLEY, PA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 12, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Jun 10, 1974
Expires
May 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control, Aerial Advertising

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J-3C
Year
-
Serial Number
15654
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
54 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
115 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AC20B6
Mode S Code (Octal)
53020266

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 29, 1995 Accident Destroyed ROCHESTER, IN
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind condition.

NTSB CHI96LA022
Feb 18, 1983 Accident Substantial STOCKBRIDGE, GA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ATL83LA109