NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N4540C and the event date: after May 2, 1989, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB CEN21LA110Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCushing, OKThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB FTW96LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexarkana, ARa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N4540C and the event date: after May 2, 1989, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20210109004429ATakeoff: Climb Out · Cushing, OKThe pilot taxied out to the end of a private strip and noticed the ground was soft. The pilot decided to keep rolling and conduct a soft field takeoff. When the aircraft lifted off the ground the pilot didn't push the nose over quick enough to accelerate in…Accident 19960315004319ATexarkana, ARPower failure, not enough field to land. Couldn't make it over trees at end. Opted for safest spot in trees. (-23) on March 15, 1996, at 0950 CST, an air tractor 502, operated by garland aviation received substantial damage during a forced landing about 8…
Other aircraft with N4540C · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N4540C now.