N26811 — 1940 Piper J3F-50
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N26811 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 4191
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- J3F-50
- Year
- 1940
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Franklin 4ac150-50
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Jacobs James A — Lakeview, MI
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low approach over a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the loss of depth perception due to the bright sunlight and snow.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1940 Piper J3F-50).
- Sep 8, 1993registered — Jacobs James A
Frequently asked
- Has N26811 been in an accident?
- Yes. N26811 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N26811?
- N26811 is a 1940 Piper J3F-50 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4191.
- Who is N26811 registered to?
- N26811 is registered to Jacobs James A of Lakeview, MI. Registration status: active.
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