# N68910: 1978 Cessna 152, registration cancelled 2009-04-29

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: April 29, 2009
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- 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: 15282397
- Year built: 1978
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Standard, utility
- Airworthiness date: September 28, 1978
- Last registry action: January 16, 2001
- Mode S code: A9273A
- Owner when cancelled: [White Industries Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20INDUSTRIES%20INC)
- Location: [Bates City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Bates%20City)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 38.9597° N, 94.0679° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 64011, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68910
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=68910
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N68910-2009-04-29

From the FAA registry file of November 3, 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 (2)

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 NYC00LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA177), Jul 1, 2000: Cessna 152 (N68910), West Point, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB BFO93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA087), May 15, 1993: Cessna 152 (N68910), Norfolk, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

## 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 20000701012739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000701012739A), Jul 1, 2000: Cessna 152 (N68910), West Point, VA, Substantial damage. (-23) The student pilot was attempting his second solo landing on rwy 27 at middle peninsula regional airport (W97) West Point, VA. After touch down the a/c…
- [Accident 19930515013899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930515013899A), May 15, 1993: Cessna 152 (N68910), Norfolk, VA, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel 15 miles short of destination. Funds for 5 gallons fuel at fuel point. Made unscheduled stops.

## Other aircraft with N68910

- [Cancelled 1953-12-28](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N68910-1953-12-28): Cessna T-50, S/N 3068. Owner: [Tiles Bowman Air Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TILES%20BOWMAN%20AIR%20SERVICE), [Redmond, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Redmond)

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