Chance Vought F4U-4 airworthiness directives

Manufacturer (registry): CHANCE VOUGHT
Model: F4U-4
Registry code: 2152608
Registered: 13 aircraft
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
Seats: 1
Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb
Cruise speed: 202 mph
Certification: Not type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 11

1942Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 11 aircraft
1942	1
1945	6
1946	1
1980	3

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 13

N240CFWarbirds 3 LLC · Kalispell, MTBuilt 1945 · S/N 9513 N47991Nichols Charles F Trustee · Baldwin Park, CAS/N 97390 N4TFComanche Warbirds Inc · Houston, TXBuilt 1945 · S/N 9418 N5014Tobul James R · Jackson, WYS/N 81164 N5081Robert And Donna Odegaard Family Ltd Llp III · Kindred, NDS/N 81857 N5215VWeeks Kermit A · Polk City, FLBuilt 1945 · S/N 9440 N53JBWar Eagles Air Museum · Santa Teresa, NMBuilt 1942 · S/N BU81698 N6667Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc · Oshkosh, WIBuilt 1945 · S/N 9413 N68HPCorsair Enterprises Inc · Wilmington, DES/N 97302 N712RDCorsair Enterprises Inc · Wilmington, DES/N 97280 N713JTTobul James R · Jackson, WYBuilt 1945 · S/N 97143 N72378Schreiber-Beck Cynthia K · Wahpeton, NDBuilt 1946 · S/N 97388 N86434Jz Aero Montana LLC · Missoula, MTS/N 96885

Query with SQL

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2152608')
  ORDER BY n_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2152608')
ORDER BY n_number

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Loss of control on ground1 case

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA14CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChance Vought F4U 4 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.May 17, 2014 · N713JT · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA016Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChance Vought F4U-4 · Columbia, SCAn in-flight engine fire for undetermined reasonsNov 10, 2002 · N713JT · Destroyed NTSB CHI99FA266Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportChance Vought F4U-4 · Oshkosh, WIThe 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.Jul 29, 1999 · N712RD · 3 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB FTW93FA115Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportChance Vought F4U-4 · Breckenridge, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landingApr 1, 1993 · N68HP · Substantial damage NTSB SEA91LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChance Vought F4U-4 · Chiloquin, ORThe loss of power due to engine failure, for undetermined reasons.Aug 2, 1991 · N5222V · Destroyed NTSB NYC81FA060Accident · 1 fatalClosedChance Vogt F4U-4 · Stratford, CTJun 7, 1981 · N4907M · Destroyed

Query with SQL

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2152608') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2152608')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2152608')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

FAA incident reports · 12

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20140516009569AChance Vought F4U-4 · Atlanta, GAPilot made the approach to pdk runway 21L. After touchdown pilot encountered crosswind which caused pilot to lose control of aircraft. Aircraft departed runway onto ride side of runway into grass. Pilot attempted to maintain control of aircraft. As pilot was…May 16, 2014 · N713JT · Substantial damage Accident 20021110032289AVought F4U4 · Columbia, SC(-23) Eyewitness reports indicate aircraft was emitting a light brown smoke from engine cowling during a formation flight over Columbia downtown airport (cub) at approximately 1000 feet AGL. Pilot was notified by radio that aircraft was emitting smoke and…Nov 10, 2002 · N713JT · Destroyed · 1 fatal Accident 19990729010121AVought F4U4 · Oshkosh, WIDuring takeoff rwy 18R N712RD collided with N14HP. N712RD was destroyed. N14HP has substantial damage. 1 serious injury. (-23) Mr. Doctor and Mr. James read entered runway behind bearcats of Mr. Howard pardue and Mr. Tom wood, after performing engine runups.…Jul 29, 1999 · N712RD · Destroyed Incident 19950502016359IVought F4U4 · Dallas, TXNarrative: 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 stated he was attempting to land short on runway 15 when the left landing gear door contacted an…May 2, 1995 · N712RD · Minor damage Incident 19930417026399IVought F4U4 · Allendale, SCEngine lost power after liftoff. Landed on same runway. Departed end of runway into mud. Main gear sheared off.Apr 17, 1993 · N713JT · Minor damage Accident 19930401007519AVought F4U4 · Breckenridge, TXReported power loss. Crash landed gear up. Sliding through fences and road ditch. No engine anomalies found.Apr 1, 1993 · N68HP · Substantial damage Incident 19920806033429IVought F4U4 · Latrobe, PAPilot taxiing behind follow me cart at airshow. Driver stopped cart. Corsair propeller struck cart.Aug 6, 1992 · N713JT · Minor damage Accident 19910802031489AVought F4U4 · Chiloquin, OREngine blew up in flight,caught fire. Pilot bailed out. Several cylinders missing. Unable to verify exact cause.Aug 2, 1991 · N5222V · Destroyed Incident 19840325021339IVought F4U4 · Lubbock, TXRight main gear folded on using brakes to leave the runway. Broken linkage bolt lacked lubrication.Mar 25, 1984 · N4908M · Minor damage Incident 19831229074549IVought F4U4 · Breckenridge, TXEngine went to full power on runup. Airplane hit a hangar. Mechanic conducting runup had throttle hook up reversed.Dec 29, 1983 · N4908M · Substantial damage · 1 fatal Accident 19810607071629AVought F4U4 · Stratford, CTPilot lost control of aircraft during takeoff ground roll. Aicraft rolled left and crashed after liftoff.Jun 7, 1981 · N4907M · Destroyed Incident 19801120083879IVought F4U4 · Bridgeport, CTRan off the runway after landing due left main wheel not centered when gear was extended. Pivot worn and cracked.Nov 20, 1980 · N4907M

Query with SQL

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2152608')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2152608')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.