Has N98278 been in an accident?

Yes. N98278 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N98278?

N98278 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18453.

N98278 — 1946 Piper J3C-65

Deregistered

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

N98278 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18453
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

CEN19LA297Sep 2, 2019Independence Charter Township, MISerious
The reduction in climb performance for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the loss of performance.

Registration timeline

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

Dec 31, 2022deregistered — Versatile Aviation Llc

Frequently asked

Has N98278 been in an accident?: Yes. N98278 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N98278?: N98278 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18453.

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