N9540 — 1952 Beech 3NM
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N9540 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- CA-244
- Manufacturer
- Beech
- Model
- 3NM
- Year
- 1952
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Engine
- P&w R-985 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hardin Donald R — Saint Helena, CA
Accident & incident history
A loss of power in one engine during takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing in a vineyard. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined from the available evidence.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1952 Beech 3NM).
- Feb 12, 2016registered — Hardin Donald R
Frequently asked
- Has N9540 been in an accident?
- Yes. N9540 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N9540?
- N9540 is a 1952 Beech 3NM (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number CA-244.
- Who is N9540 registered to?
- N9540 is registered to Hardin Donald R of Saint Helena, CA. Registration status: active.
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