N30897 — 1940 Piper J5A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N30897 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 5-279
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- J5A
- Year
- 1940
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c75 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Jones Ralph E — Oldwick, NJ
Accident & incident history
The pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in landing long and fast, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1940 Piper J5A).
- Jan 3, 2017registered — Jones Ralph E
Frequently asked
- Has N30897 been in an accident?
- Yes. N30897 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
- What kind of aircraft is N30897?
- N30897 is a 1940 Piper J5A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 5-279.
- Who is N30897 registered to?
- N30897 is registered to Jones Ralph E of Oldwick, NJ. Registration status: active.
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