Piper J3C-50 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 57 Piper J3C-50 airframes on record (built 1938–1948), 13 currently registered. 2 have one or more NTSB accident records (2 records total). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
57
Airframes
13
Registered
1938–1948
Years
2
NTSB records
Recent Piper J3C-50 accidents
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and subsequent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was his decision to takeoff downwind.
The pilot's improper preflight inspection and his decision to fly an unairworthy airplane.