Aircraft Description
N40888 is a 1941 Piper J5A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Uhl Chmiel John Wyatt in Wausau, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 17, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 2, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N40888 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4CDEA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N40888 was last updated on October 20, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Piper J-5 Cub Cruiser was America's first successful three-seat general aviation aircraft, marking Piper's crucial transition from flight training into the cross-country passenger market. First flown in 1940, it was a high-wing, fabric-covered monoplane that seated three occupants with engines ranging from 75 to 100 horsepower. Stretching nearly 23 feet in length with a 35-foot wingspan, approximately 1,400 J-5s were manufactured by Piper Aircraft Corporation at their Lock Haven, Pennsylvania facility. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is J5.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N40888. 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 (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1999 | CHI99LA109 | Substantial | None | the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was the aircraft owner not performing necessary maintenance to the aircraft. |
| Jun 23, 1995 | CHI95LA194 | Substantial | None | the pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the fuel pumps. |
the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was the aircraft owner not performing necessary maintenance to the aircraft.
the pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the fuel pumps.
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC