Aircraft Description
N284CF is a 1941 Curtiss Wright P-40B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Collings Foundation INC DBA in Hudson, MA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 17, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2019. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Allison V1710 SER engine producing 1500 horsepower, N284CF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2DD0F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N284CF was last updated on September 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Curtiss Model 50 Robin was America's first mass-produced three-seat cabin monoplane, revolutionizing general aviation by bringing enclosed cockpit comfort to civilian flying. First flown in spring 1928, it was a high-wing monoplane powered by various engines from 90 to 185 horsepower, seating a pilot plus two passengers in side-by-side configuration. With a wingspan of 41 feet and capable of 785-mile range, over 750 Robins were manufactured by Curtiss-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Corporation between 1928 and 1930. AviatorDB tracks 229 Curtiss Wright aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CRBN.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N284CF. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2014 | ERA15LA039 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop and a subsequent runway excursion. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC