N88220PIPER J3C-652025-07-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C-65S/N: 15837

Summary

On July 13, 2025, a Piper J3C-65 (N88220) was involved in an incident near Howard, WI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while on approach to land.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA249. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N88220.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 13, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA249
Location
Howard, WI
Event ID
20250713200519
Coordinates
44.581986, -88.142250
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while on approach to land.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
15837
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J3C-65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BOYS CUB LLC
Address
1430 ROCKDALE ST
City
GREEN BAY
State / Zip Code
WI 54304-3130
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA249