N48694 is a 1943 Piper J-3C. 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 Wapato, WA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Apr 1956. It has been registered to its current owner since Feb 2025. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 83 years old
- 1 of 57 Piper J-3C
2025
1956
That's everything on file so far — TailWiki checks the FAA registry daily and adds new entries as N48694's record changes.
The flight instructor of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that the purpose of the flight was to demonstrate a short field takeoff to an observing student.
During the takeoff roll, about rotation speed, the left wing unexpectedly dropped and impacted the ground. Subsequently the airplane ground looped and sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage.
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
No photos yet. Sign in to add the first one.