Aircraft Description
N3388K is a 1946 Universal GLOBE GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Martens John J in Sierra Madre, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 22, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on September 20, 2022. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N3388K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3B701 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3388K was last tracked by AviatorDB near San Gabriel Valley Airport (KEMT) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3388K was last updated on September 2, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Universal is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 61 Universal aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the GLOBE GC-1B model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3388K. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 1988 | LAX89LA071 | Substantial | Serious | **This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Please refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an emergency landing following an inflight loss of engine power, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control and collision with terrain. |
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Data Source
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC