# N68844: 1974 Cessna 150M, registration cancelled 2015-05-19

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 19, 2015
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Cessna 150M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150m) (registry code 2071830)
- Engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A19](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A19), [TCDS E-252](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-252) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 15076179
- Year built: 1974
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, utility
- Airworthiness date: September 25, 1974
- Certificate issued: March 4, 2008
- Last registry action: March 4, 2008
- Mode S code: A923F0
- Owner when cancelled: [Garris Randy R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARRIS%20RANDY%20R)
- Location: [Drakesboro, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Drakesboro)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.2008° N, 86.9493° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 42337, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68844
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=68844
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N68844-2015-05-19

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 150M: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150m.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 ERA11CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA313), May 20, 2011: Cessna 150M (N68844), Greenville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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.

- [Accident 20110520013419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110520013419A), May 20, 2011: Cessna 150M (N68844), Greenville, KY, Substantial damage. Aircraft was departing Greenville, KY (M21). Pilot stated passenger's seatbelt was stuck in the door, and he attempted to open the door and subsequently lost…
- [Incident 20080817842769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080817842769I), Aug 17, 2008: Cessna 150M (N68844), Leitchfield, KY, No damage. (-23) 8/17/2008: Student pilot [privacy data omitted] originated a solo flight from rough river state park airport (213) to muhlenberg country airport (M21).…

## Other aircraft with N68844

- [Cancelled 1973-06-27](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N68844-1973-06-27): Consolidated Vultee L-13A, S/N 47-336A. Owner: [Brooke Patrick M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROOKE%20PATRICK%20M), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula)

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