# Travel Air C-4000

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2621822
- Manufacturer (registry): TRAVEL AIR
- Model: C-4000
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 79 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/travel-air-c-4000

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)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N379M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N379M): [Macpherson Stuart S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACPHERSON%20STUART%20S), [Cardiff, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Cardiff), S/N 1300
- [N639H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N639H): [Mertesdorf John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERTESDORF%20JOHN%20P), [Nicollet, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Nicollet), built 1929, S/N 1200

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 WPR14LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA361), Aug 30, 2014: Travel Air C 4000 (N9952), Williams, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the elevator control tube due to corrosion, which resulted in a loss of elevator control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA68D0193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0193), Sep 20, 1967: Travel Air C-4000 (N379M), Camas Valley, OR, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20140830016559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140830016559A), Aug 30, 2014: Travel Air C-4000 (N9952), Williams, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot reported during takeoff there was a complete loss of control. The aircraft pitched down and impacted the runway.

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