Has N7987E been in an accident?

Yes. N7987E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N7987E?

N7987E is a 1959 Cessna 150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17787.

N7987E — 1959 Cessna 150

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N7987E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17787
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 150
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-200 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA15CA020Mar 24, 2015Flushing, MIMinor
Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1959 Cessna 150).

Jul 20, 2015deregistered — Carr Thomas W

Frequently asked

Has N7987E been in an accident?: Yes. N7987E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N7987E?: N7987E is a 1959 Cessna 150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17787.

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