N98656 — Piper J3C-65
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N98656 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18877
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- J3C-65
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor C85 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Rankin Kevin J — Maryville, MO
Accident & incident history
The pilot's loss of positional awareness while taxiing, resulting in a collision with a parked and unoccupied airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's difficulty seeing over the nose of the airplane, his preoccupation with trying to control the airplane in the wind, and his minimal experience in the airplane.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper J3C-65).
- May 4, 2023registered — Rankin Kevin J
Frequently asked
- Has N98656 been in an accident?
- Yes. N98656 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N98656?
- N98656 is a Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18877.
- Who is N98656 registered to?
- N98656 is registered to Rankin Kevin J of Maryville, MO. Registration status: active.
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