N3538V is a 1975 Cessna 150M. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 series rated at 100 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Jan 1975. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 2024. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistered in Everett, WA in 2021 · deregistered in 1975.
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The pilot reported the airplane contained 10 gallons of fuel before departing for a local area flight. At the conclusion of the flight, and while on final approach for the destination airport, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power with the propeller windmilling. The pilot applied carburetor heat, and increased the mixture to full rich, but was unable to restore power, noting 2 gallons of fuel remaining which was below the amount of 2.5 gallons known to be unusable. The pilot executed a forced landing and impacted treed terrain substantially damaging the airplanes wings, fuselage and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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About the Cessna 150M
About the modelA late two-seat Skyhawk-shaped trainer with a taller fin than earlier 150s. Still popular as a first aircraft for its running costs.