NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N501BD and the event date: after September 24, 1973, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB WPR20FA005Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCamarillo, CAThe No. 4 connecting rod’s bearing shift and separation of the No. 4 connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB LAX04LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoodyear, AZThe overheating and failure of the number 4 connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during descent.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N501BD and the event date: after September 24, 1973, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20191008014329ATakeoff: Climb Out · Camarillo, CADuring takeoff climb-out the pilot reported he could not maintain climb rate. The aircraft was cleared to return to cma. On downwind the aircraft was low and crashed into an agricultural field south of the airport. The aircraft flipped over and burned,…Accident 20040529009819AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Goodyear, AZ(-23) Pilot reported that during cruise flight, he detected a momentary vibration and then a complete power failure. Pilot was unable to perform a restart and proceeded to make a forced landing. Pilot stated that he landed on an old abandoned airstrip 7 miles…
Other aircraft with N501BD · 2
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. N501BD is registered now to the first aircraft listed.