# N251BP: 1944 North American/Aero Classics P-51D

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [North American/Aero Classics P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-aero-classics-p-51d) (registry code 6402304, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Rolls-Royce V-1650-7](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-v-1650-7) (registry code 54558)
- Serial number: 4484753
- Year built: 1944
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Limited
- Airworthiness date: June 23, 2009
- Certificate issued: December 4, 2009
- Expires: April 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A25B5C
- Registered owner: [Cielos LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIELOS%20LLC)
- Location: [Holderness, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Holderness)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 43.7618° N, 71.5825° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 03245, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=251BP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N251BP

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (North American/Aero Classics P-51D)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rolls-Royce V-1650-7)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX06CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA047), Dec 7, 2005: North American P-51D (N251BP), Minden, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20051207030429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051207030429A), Dec 7, 2005: Namer P51D (N251BP), Minden, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was attempting to land at the Minden/tahoe airport where he impacted the runway with a hard landing, and bounced the aircraft resulting in loss of…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other North American/Aero Classics P-51D aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-aero-classics-p-51d/aircraft.md
- The Rolls-Royce V-1650-7 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-v-1650-7.md

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