Has N35257 been in an accident?

Yes. N35257 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N35257?

N35257 is a 1941 Piper J3F-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 6253.

N35257 — 1941 Piper J3F-65

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026

N35257 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 6253
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3F-65
Year: 1941
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Franklin 4ac176b Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN22LA199May 13, 2022Port Bolivar, TXNo injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1941 Piper J3F-65).

Dec 30, 2023deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N35257 been in an accident?: Yes. N35257 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N35257?: N35257 is a 1941 Piper J3F-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 6253.

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