Has N98342 been in an accident?

Yes. N98342 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N98342?

N98342 is a 1946 Piper J-3C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18513.

N98342 — 1946 Piper J-3C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026

N98342 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18513
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J-3C
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA10CA366Jul 18, 2010Buckhead, GANo injuries
An in-flight encounter with a downdraft during a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees and the ground.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Piper J-3C).

Aug 8, 2023deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N98342 been in an accident?: Yes. N98342 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N98342?: N98342 is a 1946 Piper J-3C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18513.

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