Has N70585 been in an accident?

Yes. N70585 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N70585?

N70585 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17594.

N70585 — 1946 Piper J3C-65

Deregistered

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

N70585 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17594
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3C-65
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN10LA002Oct 3, 2009Rosemount, MNSerious
The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Piper J3C-65).

Mar 16, 2018deregistered — Thomas Scott R

Frequently asked

Has N70585 been in an accident?: Yes. N70585 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N70585?: N70585 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17594.

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