Has N70803 been in an accident?

Yes. N70803 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N70803?

N70803 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17821.

N70803 — 1946 Piper J3C-65

Deregistered

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

N70803 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17821
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3C-65
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A-65-8f
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN19LA184Jun 23, 2019Vine Grove, KYSerious
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper visual lookout during the approach, which resulted in inadequate clearance from a tree.

Registration timeline

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

Jun 19, 2020deregistered — Schroeder Josef

Frequently asked

Has N70803 been in an accident?: Yes. N70803 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N70803?: N70803 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17821.

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