N23161 — 1939 Piper J3C-50
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N23161 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 2943
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- J3C-50
- Year
- 1939
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor C85 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hillis Michael S — Elizabeth, CO
Accident & incident history
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.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1939 Piper J3C-50).
- Jan 29, 2009registered — Hillis Michael S
Frequently asked
- Has N23161 been in an accident?
- Yes. N23161 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N23161?
- N23161 is a 1939 Piper J3C-50 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2943.
- Who is N23161 registered to?
- N23161 is registered to Hillis Michael S of Elizabeth, CO. Registration status: active.
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