Piper J3F-65 — registry & accident history

Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 28, 2026

There are 412 Piper J3F-65 airframes on record (built 1938–1994), 127 currently registered. 3 have one or more NTSB accident records (3 records total). Data as of Jul 28, 2026.

412

Airframes

127

Registered

1938–1994

Years

3

NTSB records

Recent Piper J3F-65 accidents

N35257May 13, 2022No injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
N29042Jun 27, 2016Minor
A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation.
N77ECJun 21, 2012No injuries
The pilot's delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a hard landing.

Piper J3F-65 aircraft

N29042 ’40 •
N77EC ’41 •
N108RH ’40
N12190 ’40
N1406N ’47
N21583 ’38
N21661 ’38
N21828 ’38
N2239Y
N22934 ’39
N23209 ’39
N23345 ’39