Ford 4
6 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1928 to 1929; half of them date from 1929 or earlier. Michigan has the most (3). 67% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 4 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 3 engines
- Common engines
- Wright R-975 (1), Wright 760A B D E&Et (1), P&W R-985 Series (1)
- Seats
- 14
- Cruise speed
- about 91 mph
- Maker on the register
- Ford
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 28, 1991; newest May 16, 2023
Where they are owner's state
Michigan3Wisconsin1Texas1Florida1
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation4 (67%)Individual2 (33%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 3 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid6 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard3 (50%)Multiple2 (33%)None on file1 (17%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Hov-Aire INC2Yankee Air Force INC1Experimental Aircraft Association INC1
Fleet pages: Experimental Aircraft Association INC
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Ford 4 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
6 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Ford 4s?
Michigan, with 3.
Who owns the Ford 4?
67% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 4 4-AT-E (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9642 | Ford 4-AT-E |
Hov-Aire INC Vicksburg, Michigan |
None on file | 2023-05-16 | Valid |
| N8400 | Ford 4-AT-E |
Hov-Aire INC Vicksburg, Michigan |
Multiple | 2019-03-19 | Valid |
| N9612 | Ford 4-AT-E |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2014-05-28 | Valid |
| N8407 | Ford 4-AT-E |
Experimental Aircraft Association INC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
Multiple | 2004-03-16 | Valid |