N540GZ — 2006 Berry Dean GLASAIR I
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N540GZ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 208
- Manufacturer
- Berry Dean
- Model
- GLASAIR I
- Year
- 2006
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming O-540-e4b5
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the airplane make and model, resulting in and his failure to use the recommended flap setting for takeoff.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2006 Berry Dean GLASAIR I).
- Apr 25, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported
Frequently asked
- Has N540GZ been in an accident?
- Yes. N540GZ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N540GZ?
- N540GZ is a 2006 Berry Dean GLASAIR I (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 208.
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