Has N42769 been in an accident?

Yes. N42769 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N42769?

N42769 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15080.

N42769 — 1945 Piper J3C-65

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026

N42769 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 30, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15080
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3C-65
Year: 1945
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN21LA168Mar 27, 2021Justin, TXNo injuries
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1945 Piper J3C-65).

Oct 4, 2021deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N42769 been in an accident?: Yes. N42769 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N42769?: N42769 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15080.

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