Has N60579 been in an accident?

Yes. N60579 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N60579?

N60579 is a 1969 Cessna 150J (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15070419.

N60579 — 1969 Cessna 150J

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N60579 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15070419
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 150J
Year: 1969
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-200 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA306May 21, 2017Zepp, VAMinor
A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat and the flight instructor’s delayed response in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 Cessna 150J).

Jun 27, 2018deregistered — Bivens Carl R

Frequently asked

Has N60579 been in an accident?: Yes. N60579 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N60579?: N60579 is a 1969 Cessna 150J (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15070419.

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