N2870M — 1946 Piper PA-12
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026
N2870M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 12-1199
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-12
- Year
- 1946
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-235 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Johnson James F — Florence, MT
Accident & incident history
The separation of the left rudder control cable from the rudder bellcrank, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Piper PA-12).
- Nov 24, 2004registered — Johnson James F
Frequently asked
- Has N2870M been in an accident?
- Yes. N2870M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N2870M?
- N2870M is a 1946 Piper PA-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 12-1199.
- Who is N2870M registered to?
- N2870M is registered to Johnson James F of Florence, MT. Registration status: active.
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