Aircraft Description
N3422N is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Quirk Charles L in Lake Charles, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 18, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 27, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N3422N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3C767 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3422N was last updated on July 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Piper J-3 Cub, America's most influential training aircraft, transformed general aviation from an elite pursuit into a democratic opportunity for millions. First flown in 1937, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants in tandem configuration. With its distinctive 35-foot wingspan and fabric-covered steel tube fuselage, the aircraft became synonymous with flight training during World War II. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft Company, over 19,888 Cubs rolled off production lines between 1938 and 1947. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is J3.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3422N. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2001 | SEA01LA178 | Substantial | None | Inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff resulting in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Wind gusts, down sloping terrain and a fence post were factors. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC