empty, whereas the last "M Commuter II" had an empty weight of . This increase in empty weight of was offset only by a gross weight increase of in 1964. The 152 would bring a much-needed increase in gross weight to . A total of 3097 "M" models were built during its three-year run. An additional 285 were built by Reims as the F150M and 141 FA150M Aerobats. Reims also built 75 A150Ls with F150M modifications. FRA150M Reims produced a variant of the Rolls-Royce Continental O-240-A powered FRA150L Aerobat with the same improvements as the F150M, 75 built. Modifications available There are hundreds of modifications available for the Cessna 150. Some of the most frequently installed include: Vortex generators and STOL kits that reduce the stall speed of the plane. Flap gap seals to reduce drag and increase rate of climb. Different wing tips, some of which claim various cruise speed increases and stall speed reductions. Auto fuel STCs, which permit the use of automobile fuel instead of the more expensive aviation fuel. Larger engines, up to . Taildragger landing gear. Auxiliary fuel tanks for larger capacity. Door catches to replace the factory ones that often fail in service. Belly fuel drain valves to drain fuel from the lowest point in the fuel system. The Aviat 150 is an overhauled and rebuilt Cessna 150 by Aviat. Noteworthy flights On September 12, 1994, Frank Eugene Corder intentionally crashed a Cessna 150L onto the South Lawn of the White House against the south wall of the Executive Mansion, in an apparent suicide. Corder was killed, but no one else was injured and damage to property on the ground was minimal. In 1996, a Cessna 150 was flown from the United States to South Africa in several stages, crossing the Atlantic along the way. An extra 60 gallon fuel tank was installed (beyond the standard 22.5 gallons) and the plane took off over gross weight. Operators Civil The aircraft is popular with flying schools as well as private individuals. Military Burundi Air Force Congo Democratic Air Force Ecuadorian Air Force Ivory Coast Air Force Liberian Army Mexican Naval Aviation Paraguayan Naval Aviation Somali Air Force Sri Lanka Air Force United States Air Force Academy Notable accidents 27 March 1968. A Cessna 150F, aircraft registration N8669G, collided with Ozark Air Lines Flight 965, a Douglas DC-9-15, approximately north of Lambert–St. Louis Municipal Airport (Lambert