Has N87715 been in an accident?

Yes. N87715 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N87715?

N87715 is a Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15373.

N87715 — Piper J3C-65

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N87715 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15373
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3C-65
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C85 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN21LA040ANov 3, 2020Weslaco, TXSerious
The pilot of N87715 inadvertently allowed his airplane to drift right of the runway during the climb after a touch-and-go landing, and the pilot of N6463H did not maintain adequate separation from the other airplane during his go-around. Contributing to the accident was the lack of two-way radio communication equipment in both airplanes.

Registration timeline

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

Nov 5, 2022deregistered — Norman Royce K

Frequently asked

Has N87715 been in an accident?: Yes. N87715 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N87715?: N87715 is a Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15373.

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