Aircraft Description
N7744B is a 1957 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pember Richard W in Janesville, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 6, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on March 12, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N7744B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA7AC9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7744B was last updated on March 12, 2025. 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 N7744B. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2002 | CHI02CA250 | Substantial | None | The CFI's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll and the unsuccessful attempt at a go around. A factor was the ditch. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC