# Lockheed P-38L-5

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 5260207
- Manufacturer (registry): LOCKHEED
- Model: P-38L-5
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb
- Cruise speed: 288 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-p-38l-5

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N2897S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2897S): [Worlds Greatest Aircraft Collection Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLDS%20GREATEST%20AIRCRAFT%20COLLECTION%20INC), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), S/N 44-26761
- [N79123](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79123): [N79123 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N79123%20LLC), [Granite Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Granite%20Falls), built 1945, S/N 422-8235

## 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 DEN81FTM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTM15), Apr 9, 1981: Lockheed P-38 (N6961), Salt Lake City, UT, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI78FEI32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEI32), Aug 1, 1978: Lockheed P38L (N3005), Whitehouse, OH, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX77FNG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FNG40), May 20, 1977: Lockheed P38-L5 (N9957F), Daggett, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 20090606010339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090606010339I), Jun 6, 2009: Lockhe P38L5 (N79123), Fairmont, NE, Minor damage. (-23) During takeoff roll at the Fairmont airport on runway 17, the right propeller began to surge and overspeed. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff and…
- [Accident 19810409015819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810409015819A), Apr 9, 1981: Lkheed P38CAF (N6961), Salt Lake City, UT, Substantial damage. Lost power on right engine on takeoff. Rolled over, stalled. Found carb air intake partially blocked. Water in fuel
- [Incident 19810403021579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810403021579I), Apr 3, 1981: Lkheed P38L (N9957F), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. During taxi shimmy damper failed. Violent shimmy broke nose gear damper collar and nose gear collapsed.
- [Accident 19780801031509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780801031509A), Aug 1, 1978: Lkheed P38L (N3005), Whitehouse, OH, Destroyed, 1 fatal
- [Accident 19770520012509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770520012509A), May 20, 1977: Lkheed P38J (N9957F), Daggett, CA, Substantial damage

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