N21609 — 1938 Piper J3C-65
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N21609 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 2460
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- J3C-65
- Year
- 1938
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Talton David B — Wendell, NC
Accident & incident history
The instructor pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with power lines and then the ground.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1938 Piper J3C-65).
- Apr 27, 2024registered — Talton David B
Frequently asked
- Has N21609 been in an accident?
- Yes. N21609 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
- What kind of aircraft is N21609?
- N21609 is a 1938 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2460.
- Who is N21609 registered to?
- N21609 is registered to Talton David B of Wendell, NC. Registration status: active.
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