Has N540ME been in an accident?

Yes. N540ME appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N540ME?

N540ME is a 1996 Cessna 208B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 208B-0540.

N540ME — 1996 Cessna 208B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N540ME appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 208B-0540
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 208B
Year: 1996
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: P&w Canada Pt6a-6 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC16LA012Jan 2, 2016Anaktuvuk Pass, AKSerious
The pilot’s continued flight into deteriorating, flat light weather conditions, which resulted in impact with mountainous, snow-covered terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1996 Cessna 208B).

Dec 28, 2016deregistered — Wright Air Service Inc

Frequently asked

Has N540ME been in an accident?: Yes. N540ME appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N540ME?: N540ME is a 1996 Cessna 208B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 208B-0540.

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