# N712RD: Chance Vought F4U-4

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Chance Vought F4U-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/chance-vought-f4u-4) (registry code 2152608, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-2800 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-2800-series) (registry code 52026)
- Serial number: 97280
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: June 25, 1980
- Certificate issued: January 10, 2014
- Expires: January 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A984F6
- Registered owner: [Corsair Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORSAIR%20ENTERPRISES%20INC)
- Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 39.8187° N, 75.5062° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19810, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=712RD
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N712RD

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney R-2800 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Chance Vought F4U-4)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-2800 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI99FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA266), Jul 29, 1999: Chance Vought F4U-4 (N712RD), Oshkosh, WI, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot of the other airplane not following the instructions briefed by the formation leader, and the pilot's maneuvering his airplane to avoid the airplane in front of him.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19990729010121A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990729010121A), Jul 29, 1999: Vought F4U4 (N712RD), Oshkosh, WI, Destroyed. During takeoff rwy 18R N712RD collided with N14HP. N712RD was destroyed. N14HP has substantial damage. 1 serious injury. (-23) Mr. Doctor and Mr. James read…
- [Incident 19950502016359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950502016359I), May 2, 1995: Vought F4U4 (N712RD), Dallas, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: on 05-02-95, N712RD flown by john w. konrad, pilot certificate number 204620 struck on approach light on final for landing at Addison Airport. Pilot…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Chance Vought F4U-4 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/chance-vought-f4u-4/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney R-2800 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-2800-series.md

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