Has N21486 been in an accident?

Yes. N21486 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N21486?

N21486 is a 1938 Piper J3F-60 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2342.

N21486 — 1938 Piper J3F-60

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026

N21486 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2342
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3F-60
Year: 1938
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR23LA018Oct 15, 2022Herlong, NVNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation during a formation flight, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence, an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1938 Piper J3F-60).

Feb 4, 2023deregistered — Combeau Max

Frequently asked

Has N21486 been in an accident?: Yes. N21486 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N21486?: N21486 is a 1938 Piper J3F-60 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2342.

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