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N8978S

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

Open in FAA registry

Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: November 20, 2014

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N8978S · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N8978S now.

2014Cessna 150F · S/N 15062278Cancelled Nov 20, 2014 · Registration expired, pending cancellation · Built 1965 · Berney Ray Jr, Palm Desert, CA

NTSB investigations on N8978S · 1

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB LAX87LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Bermuda Dunes, CAThe flt encountered strong head winds while cruising x-country at 6000 ft MSL. The engine lost power aprx 14 miles east of the intended destination and during descent toward the destination the power returned several times but could not be maintained. The…May 26, 1987 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N8978S · 2

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 19870525015839ACessna 150F · Bermuda Dunes, CAThe engine failed from fuel exhaustion. The aircraft impacted short of the runway. Headwinds a fuel factor.May 25, 1987 · Substantial damage Incident 19780129004519ICessna 150 · Ramona, CAStudent lost directional control on rollout. Aircraft departed runway into soft ground and nosed over.Jan 29, 1978 · Minor damage