Has N92653 been in an accident?

Yes. N92653 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N92653?

N92653 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17026.

N92653 — 1946 Piper J3C-65

Deregistered

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

N92653 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17026
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3C-65
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA15LA287Jul 24, 2015Southside, WVMinor
The pilot’s exhaustion of the airplane’s fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to secure the engine before the forced landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Piper J3C-65).

Mar 12, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N92653 been in an accident?: Yes. N92653 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N92653?: N92653 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17026.

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