N88509 — 1946 Piper J3C-65
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 31, 2026
N88509 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 31, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 16133
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- J3C-65
- Year
- 1946
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Jack Browns Seaplane Base Inc — Winter Haven, FL
Accident & incident history
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action in a timely manner.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Piper J3C-65).
- Jun 4, 2021registered — Jack Browns Seaplane Base Inc
- Jun 4, 2021registered — Jack Browns Seaplane Base Inc
- Aug 26, 2026deregistered
Frequently asked
- Has N88509 been in an accident?
- Yes. N88509 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N88509?
- N88509 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 16133.
- Who is N88509 registered to?
- N88509 is registered to Jack Browns Seaplane Base Inc of Winter Haven, FL. Registration status: active.
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