Has N26783 been in an accident?

Yes. N26783 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N26783?

N26783 is a 1940 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4223.

Has N26783 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N26783 (CEN21LA204) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N26783 — 1940 Piper J3C-65

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N26783 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 4223
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3C-65
Year: 1940
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN21LA204Apr 26, 2021Slaughter, LAFatal · 1 fatal
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1940 Piper J3C-65).

May 7, 2022deregistered — Baker Michael G

Frequently asked

Has N26783 been in an accident?: Yes. N26783 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N26783?: N26783 is a 1940 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4223.
Has N26783 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N26783 (CEN21LA204) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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