# Lockheed PV-2

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 5260106
- Manufacturer (registry): LOCKHEED
- Model: PV-2
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 10
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 129 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 14
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-pv-2

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)

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

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (14)

- [N2PV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2PV): [Southwest Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHWEST%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Fairacres, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Fairacres), built 1945, S/N 15-1220
- [N6657D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6657D): [Weeks Kermit A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEEKS%20KERMIT%20A%20TRUSTEE), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1945, S/N 151606
- [N6855C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6855C): [Historic Aircraft Preservation Group](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HISTORIC%20AIRCRAFT%20PRESERVATION%20GROUP), [Orange, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Orange), built 1945, S/N 151432
- [N7080C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7080C): [Free Flite LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREE%20FLITE%20LLC), [Tupelo, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Tupelo), S/N 15-1465
- [N7257C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7257C): [Kropp Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KROPP%20ROBERT%20A), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1945, S/N 37270
- [N7261C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7261C): [Graham Bruce E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAHAM%20BRUCE%20E), [Orange, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Orange), S/N 37107
- [N7265C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7265C): [Military Aviation Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILITARY%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1945, S/N 15-1362
- [N7268C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7268C): [Kropp Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KROPP%20ROBERT%20A), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), S/N 37129
- [N7273C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7273C): [Palm Springs Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALM%20SPRINGS%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Palm Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Palm%20Springs), built 1940, S/N 37211
- [N7454C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7454C): [Kropp Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KROPP%20ROBERT%20A), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1942, S/N 151599
- [N7483C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7483C): [Weeks Kermit A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEEKS%20KERMIT%20A), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1964, S/N 15-1168
- [N83L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83L): [P-38 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/P-38%20LLC), [Beaverton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Beaverton), built 1945, S/N 151501
- [N86492](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N86492): [Reid Bob](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REID%20BOB), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), S/N 15-1473
- [N86493](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N86493): [Cavanaugh Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVANAUGH%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Addison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Addison), built 1957, S/N 15-1604

## NTSB investigations (21)

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 IAD97FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA065), Apr 20, 1997: Lockheed PV2 (N6856C), Blandburg, PA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: Pilot in command misjudged his maneuvering altitude. Factors to this accident were the mountainous terrain, windy conditions, turbulence in the area, and smoke.
- [NTSB FTW94LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA319), Sep 30, 1994: Lockheed PV-2 (N6857C), Lafayette, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT GEAR RETRACTION.
- [NTSB LAX90FA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA336), Sep 29, 1990: Lockheed PV-2 (N7250C), Lakeport, CA, destroyed, 8 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A PULL-UP FROM A LOW PASS. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN BUZZING THE SEAPLANES WHICH…
- [NTSB FTW90DRA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA10), Sep 16, 1990: Lockheed PV-2 (N7428C), Conroe, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: THE ENGINE STARTER REMAINED ENGAGED AFTER ENGINE START AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OVERHEAT.
- [NTSB LAX85LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA235), May 1, 1985: Lockheed PV-2 (N7415C), Mesa, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FGT11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGT11), May 2, 1980: Lockheed PV-2 (N7086C), Philipsburg, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FA047), Jun 26, 1979: Lockheed PV-2 (N7253C), Humble City, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPA25), Apr 28, 1975: Lockheed PV-2 (N230Z), Addison, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74FUJ68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUJ68), Jun 12, 1974: Lockheed PV-2 (N7263C), Winslow, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA70F0134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0134), May 20, 1969: Lockheed PV-2 (N7273C), Macon, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70F0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0040), May 5, 1969: Lockheed PV-2 (N7260C), Sebring, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68A0080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0080), Mar 26, 1968: Lockhead PV-2 (N7414C), Macon, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68A0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0034), Sep 23, 1967: Lockheed PV-2 (N7436C), Palm Sprngs, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67A0130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0130), Jun 29, 1967: Lockheed PV-2 (N83L), Kissimmee, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67A0063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67A0063), Jun 12, 1967: Lockheed PV-2 (N7266C), destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN66A0057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0057), Feb 3, 1966: Lockheed PV-2 (N7258C), Phoenix, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA66A0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0040), Oct 11, 1965: Lockheed PV-2 (N7254C), Tupelo, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66A0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0008), Sep 7, 1965: Lockheed PV-2 (N7671C), Hayward, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA65A0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65A0102), Apr 17, 1965: Lockheed PV-2 (N7260C), Bainbridge, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA65A0097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65A0097), Mar 28, 1965: Lockhead PV-2 (N7260C), Laurel, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1269), Apr 11, 1964: Lockheed PV2 (N375TM), Hilo Hawaii (Pacific Ocean), destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (11)

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 19970420006259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970420006259A), Apr 20, 1997: Lkheed PV2AIRTDCORP (N6856C), Pittsburg, PA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Crashed in remote area while working forest fire.
- [Accident 19940930032369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940930032369A), Sep 30, 1994: Lkheed PV2AIRTDCORP (N6857C), Lafayette, LA, Substantial damage. Dual for a type rating. Pilot right seat inadvertently raised gear instead of flaps. Handles same shape and color.
- [Accident 19900929043259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900929043259A), Sep 29, 1990: Lkheed PV2AIRTDCORP (N7250C), Lakeport, CA, Destroyed, 8 fatal. Pulled up from low pass over lake,performed wingover,stalled and impacted near vertical into lake. Alcohol in blood
- [Accident 19900916039859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900916039859A), Sep 16, 1990: Lkheed PV2AIRTDCORP (N7428C), Conroe, TX, Destroyed. Smoke in cabin on taxi for takeoff. Fire in wheel well. Hung starter overheated buss bar caused fire.
- [Accident 19850501015179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850501015179A), May 1, 1985: Lkheed PV2AIRTDCORP (N7415C), Mesa, AZ, Substantial damage. Engines began to backfire and lost power after liftoff. Gear up landing in desert. Superchargers in high position.
- [Incident 19811125088949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811125088949I), Nov 25, 1981: Lkheed PV2AIRTDCORP (N1448), Long Beach, CA. Za on climbout, right engine failed. Prop failed to feather. On landing, tailwheel collapsed.
- [Accident 19800503011539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800503011539A), May 3, 1980: Lkheed B34AIRTDCORP (N7086C), Philipsburg, PA, No damage
- [Accident 19790626021259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790626021259A), Jun 26, 1979: Lkheed PV2AIRTDCORP (N7253C), Humble City, NM, Substantial damage. Left engine surged after takeoff. Feathered. Right engine backfired. Shutdown. Landed in desert wheels up.
- [Incident 19780429014879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780429014879I), Apr 29, 1978: Lkheed PV2AIRTDCORP (N6856C), Phillipsburg, PA, Minor damage. After go around, pilot did not lower gear for landing. Another go around and uneventful landing made.
- [Accident 19750428014069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750428014069A), Apr 28, 1975: Lkheed PV1AIRTDCORP (N230Z), Addison, TX, Destroyed. Pilot feathered left propeller due to low level eng oil,proved erroneous. Fire ant control.
- [Accident 19740612024799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740612024799A), Jun 12, 1974: Lkheed PV1AIRTDCORP (N7263C), Winslow, AZ, Destroyed. Lost ctl in steep bank. Dens alt abt 12000 ft.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Piasecki PV-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/piasecki-pv-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 6980400

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