# N51TK: North American F-51D

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [North American F-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-f-51d) (registry code 6402309, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Rolls-Royce V-1650-7](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-v-1650-7) (registry code 54558)
- Serial number: 44-63350
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Limited
- Airworthiness date: October 11, 1957
- Certificate issued: January 15, 2024
- Expires: January 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A660C9
- Registered owner: [106fg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/106FG%20LLC)
- Location: [Billings, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Billings)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 45.5641° N, 108.3336° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 59101, within about 14 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=51TK
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51TK

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 F-51D)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 SEA07LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA196), Jul 15, 2007: North American F-51D (N51TK), Camarillo, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI95LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA064), Dec 29, 1994: North American F-51D (N51TK), Round Lake, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: fuel starvation resulting from exhaustion of the fuel supply in the left tank. A factor related to the accident was insufficient altitude to switch fuel tanks and effect an engine restart.
- [NTSB CHI89DET03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET03), Apr 11, 1989: North American F-51D (N51TK), Fort Wayne, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE CROSSWIND TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PREMATURE LIFT OFF AND THE CROSSWIND CONDITION.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20070715015079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070715015079A), Jul 15, 2007: Namer F51D (N51TK), Camarillo, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On landing rollout, first solo flight in type, aircaft abruptly achieved lift and climbed off runway between 30 and 60 feet altitude. Pilot added power…
- [Accident 19941229043329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941229043329A), Dec 29, 1994: Namer F51D (N51TK), Round Lake, IL, Substantial damage. Lost power on climb. Switched tanks. Landed in forestry area. No useable fuel on board. Packard engine thirsty.
- [Accident 19890411007639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890411007639A), Apr 11, 1989: Namer F51D (N51TK), Fort Wayne, IN, Substantial damage. Lost control on liftoff, dragged wing.

## 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 F-51D aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-f-51d/aircraft.md
- The Rolls-Royce V-1650-7 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-v-1650-7.md

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