N4542W — Air Tractor Inc AT-401
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026
N4542W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 401-0767
- Manufacturer
- Air Tractor Inc
- Model
- AT-401
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- P&w R1340 Series
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
A loss of the No. 1 cylinder’s compression due to a stuck exhaust valve caused by a lack of sufficient valve clearance, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. Contributing to the loss of engine power were the worn intake and exhaust valves in cylinders No. 3 and 4.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Air Tractor Inc AT-401).
- Jul 10, 2020deregistered — Wilmington Trust Co Trustee (registered via trustee)
Frequently asked
- Has N4542W been in an accident?
- Yes. N4542W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
- What kind of aircraft is N4542W?
- N4542W is an Air Tractor Inc AT-401 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 401-0767.
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