# Wright 540

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 67008
- Manufacturer (registry): WRIGHT
- Model: 540
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Horsepower: 175
- Installed in: 20 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-540

## ADs that may apply

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (4)

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

- [NTSB SEA87LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA073), Apr 4, 1987: Cessna TU206-F (N71068), Reno, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0022), May 20, 1966: Fairchild KR34 (N30M), Dahlgren, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0006), May 16, 1965: Curtiss J1D (N532N), Fredericksburg, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1141), Apr 3, 1964: Curtiss 16E (N12380), St Petersburg, FL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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

- [Incident 20120519009599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120519009599I), May 19, 2012: Curtiss Wright ROBIN J-1 (N511N), Yakima, WA, Minor damage. Engine lost power and pilot landed in farm field and on roll out hit hidden large rock with the landing gear. Gear folded and right wing tip hit ground. Minor…
- [Incident 19950407011089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950407011089I), Apr 7, 1995: Parmnt CABINAIRE (N17M), Lakeland, FL. Narrative: on a flight from sanford, FL to Lakeland, FL an oil leak was noticed and a precautionary landing was made to correct the problem and the flight…
- [Incident 19920201004009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920201004009I), Feb 1, 1992: Curtis TRVAIR16E (N71068), St Louis, MO, Damage unknown. During fast taxi to clear runway aircraft swerved. Wing tip hit ground and aircraft nosed up on its nose.
- [Incident 19870725048679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870725048679I), Jul 25, 1987: Parks P1T (N965K), Danbury, CT, Minor damage. An exhaust stack deflector departed the aircraft and struck a car. No injuries. Minor damage.
- [Accident 19870404008459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870404008459A), Apr 4, 1987: Cessna TU206F (N71068), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. The aircraft force landed after engine failure. Student switched to an empty tank when attempting a restart.

## Complete lists

- aircraft: 20, https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-540/aircraft
- incidents: 5, https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-540/incidents

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