Piper J5C — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
There are 52 Piper J5C airframes on record (built 1940–1947), 19 currently registered. 2 have one or more NTSB accident records (2 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 29, 2026.
52
Airframes
19
Registered
1940–1947
Years
2
NTSB records
Recent Piper J5C accidents
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.