N98615 — 1946 Piper J3C-65
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N98615 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18838
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- J3C-65
- Year
- 1946
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Wells Charles H — San Diego, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Piper J3C-65).
- Mar 10, 2022registered — Wells Charles H
Frequently asked
- Has N98615 been in an accident?
- Yes. N98615 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N98615?
- N98615 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18838.
- Who is N98615 registered to?
- N98615 is registered to Wells Charles H of San Diego, CA. Registration status: active.
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