Has N30683 been in an accident?

Yes. N30683 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N30683?

N30683 is a 1940 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 5046.

N30683 — 1940 Piper J3C-65

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N30683 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 5046
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3C-65
Year: 1940
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA19CA276May 22, 2019Louisa, VANo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the landing gear collapsing.

Registration timeline

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

Aug 15, 2020deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N30683 been in an accident?: Yes. N30683 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N30683?: N30683 is a 1940 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 5046.

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