# Chance Vought F4U-4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2152608
- Manufacturer (registry): CHANCE VOUGHT
- Model: F4U-4
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb
- Cruise speed: 202 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 13
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/chance-vought-f4u-4

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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## Registered aircraft (13)

- [N240CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N240CF): [Warbirds 3 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARBIRDS%203%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1945, S/N 9513
- [N47991](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47991): [Nichols Charles F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLS%20CHARLES%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Baldwin Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Baldwin%20Park), S/N 97390
- [N4TF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4TF): [Comanche Warbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMANCHE%20WARBIRDS%20INC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1945, S/N 9418
- [N5014](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5014): [Tobul James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOBUL%20JAMES%20R), [Jackson, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Jackson), S/N 81164
- [N5081](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5081): [Robert And Donna Odegaard Family Ltd Llp III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERT%20AND%20DONNA%20ODEGAARD%20FAMILY%20LTD%20LLP%20III), [Kindred, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Kindred), S/N 81857
- [N5215V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5215V): [Weeks Kermit A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEEKS%20KERMIT%20A), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1945, S/N 9440
- [N53JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53JB): [War Eagles Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAR%20EAGLES%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Santa Teresa, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Teresa), built 1942, S/N BU81698
- [N6667](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6667): [Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAA%20AVIATION%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1945, S/N 9413
- [N68HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68HP): [Corsair Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORSAIR%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 97302
- [N712RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N712RD): [Corsair Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORSAIR%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 97280
- [N713JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N713JT): [Tobul James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOBUL%20JAMES%20R), [Jackson, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Jackson), built 1945, S/N 97143
- [N72378](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72378): [Schreiber-Beck Cynthia K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHREIBER-BECK%20CYNTHIA%20K), [Wahpeton, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Wahpeton), built 1946, S/N 97388
- [N86434](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N86434): [Jz Aero Montana LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JZ%20AERO%20MONTANA%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), S/N 96885

## NTSB investigations (6)

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 ERA14CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA251), May 17, 2014: Chance Vought F4U 4 (N713JT), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ATL03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA016), Nov 10, 2002: Chance Vought F4U-4 (N713JT), Columbia, SC, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: An in-flight engine fire for undetermined reasons
- [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.
- [NTSB FTW93FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA115), Apr 1, 1993: Chance Vought F4U-4 (N68HP), Breckenridge, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING
- [NTSB SEA91LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA198), Aug 2, 1991: Chance Vought F4U-4 (N5222V), Chiloquin, OR, destroyed. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF POWER DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE, FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
- [NTSB NYC81FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA060), Jun 7, 1981: Chance Vogt F4U-4 (N4907M), Stratford, CT, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (12)

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 20140516009569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140516009569A), May 16, 2014: Chance Vought F4U-4 (N713JT), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. Pilot made the approach to pdk runway 21L. After touchdown pilot encountered crosswind which caused pilot to lose control of aircraft. Aircraft departed runway…
- [Accident 20021110032289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021110032289A), Nov 10, 2002: Vought F4U4 (N713JT), Columbia, SC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Eyewitness reports indicate aircraft was emitting a light brown smoke from engine cowling during a formation flight over Columbia downtown airport (cub)…
- [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…
- [Incident 19930417026399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930417026399I), Apr 17, 1993: Vought F4U4 (N713JT), Allendale, SC, Minor damage. Engine lost power after liftoff. Landed on same runway. Departed end of runway into mud. Main gear sheared off.
- [Accident 19930401007519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930401007519A), Apr 1, 1993: Vought F4U4 (N68HP), Breckenridge, TX, Substantial damage. Reported power loss. Crash landed gear up. Sliding through fences and road ditch. No engine anomalies found.
- [Incident 19920806033429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920806033429I), Aug 6, 1992: Vought F4U4 (N713JT), Latrobe, PA, Minor damage. Pilot taxiing behind follow me cart at airshow. Driver stopped cart. Corsair propeller struck cart.
- [Accident 19910802031489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910802031489A), Aug 2, 1991: Vought F4U4 (N5222V), Chiloquin, OR, Destroyed. Engine blew up in flight,caught fire. Pilot bailed out. Several cylinders missing. Unable to verify exact cause.
- [Incident 19840325021339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840325021339I), Mar 25, 1984: Vought F4U4 (N4908M), Lubbock, TX, Minor damage. Right main gear folded on using brakes to leave the runway. Broken linkage bolt lacked lubrication.
- [Incident 19831229074549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831229074549I), Dec 29, 1983: Vought F4U4 (N4908M), Breckenridge, TX, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Engine went to full power on runup. Airplane hit a hangar. Mechanic conducting runup had throttle hook up reversed.
- [Accident 19810607071629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810607071629A), Jun 7, 1981: Vought F4U4 (N4907M), Stratford, CT, Destroyed. Pilot lost control of aircraft during takeoff ground roll. Aicraft rolled left and crashed after liftoff.
- [Incident 19801120083879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801120083879I), Nov 20, 1980: Vought F4U4 (N4907M), Bridgeport, CT. Ran off the runway after landing due left main wheel not centered when gear was extended. Pivot worn and cracked.

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