N70906 — 1946 Piper J3C-65
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026
N70906 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17927
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- J3C-65
- Year
- 1946
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor C85 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Giersch Michael L — Madera, CA
Accident & incident history
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadvertent closure of the fuel valve. Contributing to the accident were the unmarked fuel shutoff valve and the pilot's inexperience in the accident airplane.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Piper J3C-65).
- Feb 8, 2024registered — Giersch Michael L
Frequently asked
- Has N70906 been in an accident?
- Yes. N70906 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
- What kind of aircraft is N70906?
- N70906 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17927.
- Who is N70906 registered to?
- N70906 is registered to Giersch Michael L of Madera, CA. Registration status: active.
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