Has N98527 been in an accident?

Yes. N98527 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N98527?

N98527 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18735.

Has N98527 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N98527 (CEN19FA191) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N98527 — 1946 Piper J3C-65

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N98527 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18735
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3C-65
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C85 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN19FA191Jun 30, 2019Elyria, OHFatal · 1 fatal
A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Registration timeline

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

Jun 4, 2022deregistered — Begany Joseph E

Frequently asked

Has N98527 been in an accident?: Yes. N98527 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N98527?: N98527 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18735.
Has N98527 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N98527 (CEN19FA191) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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