N33078 — 1940 Piper J5A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
N33078 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 5-426
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- J5A
- Year
- 1940
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c75 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Horan Mark E — Windsor Locks, CT
Accident & incident history
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1940 Piper J5A).
- Sep 7, 2004registered — Horan Mark E
Frequently asked
- Has N33078 been in an accident?
- Yes. N33078 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
- What kind of aircraft is N33078?
- N33078 is a 1940 Piper J5A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 5-426.
- Who is N33078 registered to?
- N33078 is registered to Horan Mark E of Windsor Locks, CT. Registration status: active.
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