N540US — 1996 Boeing 757-251
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
N540US appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 26487
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Model
- 757-251
- Year
- 1996
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Engine
- P & W Pw2037
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Delta Air Lines Inc — Atlanta, GA
Accident & incident history
The overpitch control of the airplane during landing resulting in a tail strike.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1996 Boeing 757-251).
- Feb 4, 2015registered — Delta Air Lines Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N540US been in an accident?
- Yes. N540US appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N540US?
- N540US is a 1996 Boeing 757-251 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 26487.
- Who is N540US registered to?
- N540US is registered to Delta Air Lines Inc of Atlanta, GA. Registration status: active.
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