# N4959H: 1979 Cessna 152, registration cancelled 2007-02-05

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: February 5, 2007
- Exported to: Philippines
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A19](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A19), [TCDS E-223](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-223) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 15284046
- Year built: 1979
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Standard, utility
- Airworthiness date: November 13, 1979
- Certificate issued: March 18, 1986
- Last registry action: February 21, 2006
- Mode S code: A62646
- Owners when cancelled: [Vandenberg Louis J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANDENBERG%20LOUIS%20J), [Vandenberg Mary E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANDENBERG%20MARY%20E)
- Location: [Rolling Hills, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rolling%20Hills)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 33.7801° N, 118.3724° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 90274, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4959H
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4959H
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4959H-2007-02-05

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 152: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152.md

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX84LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA476), Sep 8, 1984: Cessna 152 (N4959H), Rialto, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19891109058669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891109058669I), Nov 9, 1989: Cessna 152 (N4959H), Palmdale, CA. Engine roughness en route. Requested to land at USAF plant due to deteriorating power.
- [Incident 19880910049989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880910049989I), Sep 10, 1988: Cessna 152 (N4959H), Riverside, CA. Emergency landing by student due to rough engine. Inspection found bottom 4 spark plugs lead fouled.
- [Accident 19840908047629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840908047629A), Sep 8, 1984: Cessna 152 (N4959H), Rialto, CA, Substantial damage. Exhaust rocker arm adjusting screw and lock nut loose on cylinder of topped engine. Bent intake valve pushrod.

## Other aircraft with N4959H

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4959H): DJI AGRAS T50, S/N 1581F6BUB24880014255
- [Cancelled 1959-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4959H-1959-11-06): Piper PA-11, S/N 11-833. Exported to Nicaragua. Owner: [C E Betts](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/C%20E%20BETTS), [Robstown, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Robstown)

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