N2146M is a 1946 Piper J3C-65. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-235 series rated at 115 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Garfield, KS. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jul 1956. It has been registered to its current owner since Mar 2012. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 80 years old
- 1 of 3,209 Piper J3C-65
2012
1956
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The pilot stated that during the landing roll in a tailwheel equipped airplane, it veered suddenly to the right. Despite his control inputs, the airplane continued to veer to the right, exited the runway, and impacted a hangar located adjacent to the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the fuselage and both wings were structurally damaged. The tailwheel spring retaining clip was found separated from the tailwheel assembly. No anomalies were noted with the flight control system.
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About the Piper J3C-65
About the modelThe J-3 Cub: a two-seat tandem taildragger with a fabric-covered steel-tube fuselage, flown solo from the rear seat. Among the most recognisable light aircraft ever built.