N42220 — 1945 Piper J3C-65
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026
N42220 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 14470
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- J3C-65
- Year
- 1945
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Taber Sam J — East Troy, WI
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the left main landing gear collapse.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1945 Piper J3C-65).
- Oct 1, 2003registered — Taber Sam J
Frequently asked
- Has N42220 been in an accident?
- Yes. N42220 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N42220?
- N42220 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 14470.
- Who is N42220 registered to?
- N42220 is registered to Taber Sam J of East Troy, WI. Registration status: active.
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