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N8978S

Cancelled 2014

Deregistered aircraft · 1965 Cessna 150F · Continental 0-200 series

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Cancelled: November 20, 2014
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 15062278
Year built: 1965
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, utility
Airworthiness date: November 1, 1965
Certificate issued: December 18, 1985
Last registry action: January 21, 1989
Mode S code: AC62D6
Owner when cancelled: Berney Ray Jr
Location: Palm Desert, CA
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelCessna 150FTCDS 3A19 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelContinental 0-200 seriesTCDS E-252 · Reciprocating

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.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N8978S and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB LAX87LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBermuda 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 · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N8978S and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19870525015839AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · 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 19780129004519IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Ramona, CAStudent lost directional control on rollout. Aircraft departed runway into soft ground and nosed over.Jan 29, 1978 · Minor damage