N68963 (Cessna 152) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on May 13, 1954.

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

No recorded accidents or incidents for this aircraft in FlightFinder’s database.

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 1978 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N68963.

December 30, 1951AccidentHull loss
Transocean Air Lines, an irregular carrier, is currently engaged in Alaskan air transport for the United States Navy as part of its operations. Flight 501 South was made in connection with this contract.
Curtiss C-46 Commando · 4 fatalities
The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the failure of the pilot to follow procedures and utilize properly the radio facilities for approach and letdown at Fairbanks, with the result that the flight became lost. Full accident record