Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 80 Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 airframes on record (built 1924–1942), 55 currently registered. 6 have one or more NTSB accident records (7 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 accidents
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the airplane stopped ahead of him during taxi.
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude in strong gusting winds, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the effects of a sedating antihistamine.
The pilot’s total lack of experience in aircraft make/model, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s lack of oversight is allowing the airplane to be rented to the pilot.
The Travel Air pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi.
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's minimal experience in the airplane make and model.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
The pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.