Has N3544N been in an accident?

Yes. N3544N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N3544N?

N3544N is a 1947 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22778.

N3544N — 1947 Piper J3C-65

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N3544N appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 22778
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3C-65
Year: 1947
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

MIA08LA109May 30, 2008Durham, NCSerious
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while approaching to land.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1947 Piper J3C-65).

Jul 1, 2009deregistered — Fuller Richard R

Frequently asked

Has N3544N been in an accident?: Yes. N3544N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N3544N?: N3544N is a 1947 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22778.

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