Has N88025 been in an accident?

Yes. N88025 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N88025?

N88025 is a 1961 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15645.

N88025 — 1961 Piper J3C-65

Deregistered

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

N88025 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15645
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3C-65
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA09CA390Jul 8, 2009South Charleston, WVNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Piper J3C-65).

Jun 29, 2011deregistered — Whaley Clayton L

Frequently asked

Has N88025 been in an accident?: Yes. N88025 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N88025?: N88025 is a 1961 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15645.

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