Chance Vought F4U-4
13 Chance Vought F4U-4 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1942–1946. Most are registered in DE, MT and ND.
- Registered today
- 13
- Years built
- 1942–1946
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Chance Vought F4U-4 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 5
- Destroyed
- 3
- Substantial damage
- 2
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Chance Vought F4U-4 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Chance Vought F4U-4 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- May 17, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Atlanta, GAN713JT
- Nov 10, 2002Destroyed · fatal injuries · Columbia, SCN713JT
- Jul 29, 1999Destroyed · serious injuries · Oshkosh, WIN712RD
- Apr 1, 1993Substantial damage · minor injuries · Breckenridge, TXN68HP
- Aug 2, 1991Destroyed · serious injuries · Chiloquin, ORN5222V
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Chance Vought F4U-4 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1942 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 5 | |
| 1946 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Chance Vought F4U-4 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Chance Vought F4U-4 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Not Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- 12,500 - 19,999 lb
- Cruising speed
- 202 mph
F4U-4 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N240CF | 1945 | Kalispell, MT | May 3, 2021 |
| N47991 | — | Baldwin Park, CA | May 6, 2021 |
| N4TF | 1945 | Houston, TX | Apr 20, 2012 |
| N5014 | — | Jackson, WY | Feb 1, 2006 |
| N5081 | — | Kindred, ND | Jun 7, 2001 |
| N5215V | 1945 | Polk City, FL | Mar 8, 1990 |
| N53JB | 1942 | Santa Teresa, NM | Sep 11, 1995 |
| N6667 | 1945 | Oshkosh, WI | Apr 20, 1982 |
| N68HP | — | Wilmington, DE | Jan 10, 2014 |
| N712RD | — | Wilmington, DE | Jan 10, 2014 |
| N713JT | 1945 | Jackson, WY | Apr 13, 2006 |
| N72378 | 1946 | Wahpeton, ND | Feb 17, 2010 |
| N86434 | — | Missoula, MT | Apr 27, 2026 |