N3458N - 1947 Aircraft Aircraft Registration

1947

Aircraft Description

Model Year

1947

Manufacturer

—

Model

—

Type Aircraft

Fixed Wing Single Engine

ICAO Type Code

J3J-3 Cub

Airworthiness Date

Invalid Date

Classification

Standard Category

Type Registration

Unknown

Status

Cert Issue Date

Invalid Date

Registered Owner

Name

HILLS RONALD E

Address

PO BOX 298864

City

WASILLA

State / Zip Code

Alaska99629-8864

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

—

Number of Engines

—

Mode S Code (Oct)

50751536

Mode S Code (Hex)

A3D35E

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
Jul 22, 2004	ANC04CA082	Substantial	Minor	The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft during the takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a downdraft, and mountainous terrain features.

Jul 22, 2004ANC04CA082

Substantial

Minor

The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft during the takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a downdraft, and mountainous terrain features.

Additional Details

Registration

N3458N

Serial Number

22676

Number of Engines

—

Number of Seats

—

Expiration Date

—

Last Action Date

—

Last Update Date

—

Unique ID

—

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-08-15 01:32:20 UTC