# N6968: 1943 Bell P39

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bell P39](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-p39) (registry code 1180102, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Allison V1710 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-v1710-series) (registry code 03001)
- Serial number: 219597
- Year built: 1943
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: October 7, 1980
- Certificate issued: September 6, 1991
- Expires: May 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A94470
- Registered owner: [American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MU)
- Location: [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 32.7831° N, 96.8067° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Dallas, TX, within about 10 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6968
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6968

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Allison V1710 model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (Bell P39)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Allison V1710 series)

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 DFW05CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA107), Apr 18, 2005: Bell P39 (N6968), Fredericksburg, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the reported partial failure of the left wheel brake.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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.

- [Incident 20100703050119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100703050119I), Jul 3, 2010: Bell P39 (N6968), Tyler, TX, Minor damage. On Saturday July 3, 2010 at 1500L aircraft N6968 (Bell P-39) departed san marcos, TX airport enroute to Tyler Pounds Regional Airport positioning in for an…
- [Accident 20050417006219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050417006219A), Apr 17, 2005: Bell P39 (N6968), Fredricksburg, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On Monday April 17, 2005 N6968, a Bell aircobra was attempting to land a T82, Gillespie County Airport, Fredricksburg Texas. The aircraft touched down at…

## 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 Bell P39 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-p39/aircraft.md
- The Allison V1710 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-v1710-series.md

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