Has N88550 been in an accident?

Yes. N88550 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N88550?

N88550 is a Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 16175.

Has N88550 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N88550 (ERA22FA354) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N88550 — Piper J3C-65

Deregistered

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

N88550 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 16175
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3C-65
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA22FA354Aug 3, 2022Cynthiana, KYFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering to land with approaching convective activity.

Registration timeline

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

Dec 9, 2023deregistered — Jackson Douglas A

Frequently asked

Has N88550 been in an accident?: Yes. N88550 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N88550?: N88550 is a Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 16175.
Has N88550 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N88550 (ERA22FA354) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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