# Liberty V-12

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 38590
- Manufacturer (registry): LIBERTY
- Model: V-12
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 400 hp
- Installed in: 0 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/liberty-v-12

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this engine model now.

## 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 ERA20CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA168), May 2, 2020: Dayton-Wright DH-4 (N32517), Bowling Green, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A primary control (aileron) system anomaly that progressively worsened during a test flight that resulted in a loss of control. The reason for the anomaly was not determined due to impact damage.

## 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 20200502006089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200502006089A), May 2, 2020: Dayton-Wright Co DH-4 (N32517), Bowling Green, KY, Substantial damage. The aircraft had been performing its first flight since being re-built. The pilot took-off from the grass next to the runway. As the aircraft climbed-out, the…

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