N42220 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 series rated at 65 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in East Troy, WI. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Oct 1974. It has been registered to its current owner since Oct 2003. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 81 years old
- 1 of 3,209 Piper J3C-65
2003
1974
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The pilot reported that she landed hard on the left main landing gear, which resulted in the landing gear collapse. The left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane spun 180°. A post- accident inspection revealed that there was substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
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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.