Has N8879S been in an accident?

Yes. N8879S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N8879S?

N8879S is a 1965 Cessna 150F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15062179.

N8879S — 1965 Cessna 150F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N8879S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15062179
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 150F
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-200 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN17LA298Aug 1, 2017Bullard, TXSerious
The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed during the soft-field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Cessna 150F).

Apr 18, 2018deregistered — Daniel Michael P

Frequently asked

Has N8879S been in an accident?: Yes. N8879S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N8879S?: N8879S is a 1965 Cessna 150F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15062179.

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