# North American/Aero Classics P-51D - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 6402304 - Manufacturer (registry): NORTH AMERICAN/AERO CLASSICS - Model: P-51D - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 277 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 70 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-aero-classics-p-51d 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 (70, first 50) - [N10601](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10601): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1944, S/N 44-73843 - [N1451D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1451D): [Teeters David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEETERS%20DAVID), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1944, S/N 44-74446A - [N151AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151AF): [Heritage Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERITAGE%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Burlington, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Burlington), built 1945, S/N 45-11525 - [N151BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151BP): [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 1944, S/N 44-74908 - [N151BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151BW): [124x LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/124X%20LLC), [Walnut Creek, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Walnut%20Creek), S/N 44-74813 - [N151D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151D): [Seghetti Brant C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEGHETTI%20BRANT%20C), [San Tan Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/San%20Tan%20Valley), built 1944, S/N 44-72777 - [N151DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151DP): [Stine Welding Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STINE%20WELDING%20INC), [Bridgman, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Bridgman), built 1944, S/N 44-10755, First renewal notice - [N151JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151JT): [Echo Matrix LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECHO%20MATRIX%20LLC), [Bentonville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Bentonville), built 1944, S/N 44-63577, First renewal notice - [N151MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151MD): [Croutch Marvin L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROUTCH%20MARVIN%20L), [Encino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Encino), S/N 44-73323 - [N151MW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151MW): [Greene Charles A III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREENE%20CHARLES%20A%20III), [Pilot Point, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Pilot%20Point), built 1945, S/N 45-11633 - [N151SE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151SE): [Eberhardt Marilyn Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EBERHARDT%20MARILYN%20TRUSTEE), [Danville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Danville), built 1944, S/N 44-73129 - [N151X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151X): [Hohun51d LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOHUN51D%20LLC), [Lake Havasu City, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Lake%20Havasu%20City), S/N 45-11628 - [N1751D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1751D): [Sierra Sue LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20SUE%20LLC), [Santa Ana, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Ana), built 1944, S/N 44-63675 - [N2051D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2051D): [Jetran LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JETRAN%20LLC), [Horseshoe Bay, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Horseshoe%20Bay), S/N 44-73454 - [N20MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20MS): [Pacwest P-51 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PACWEST%20P-51%20LLC), [Mcclellan, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mcclellan), built 1944, S/N 4463807 - [N251BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N251BP): [Cielos LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIELOS%20LLC), [Holderness, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Holderness), built 1944, S/N 4484753 - [N2869D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2869D): [Acv Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACV%20GROUP%20LLC), [Mckinleyville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mckinleyville), built 1944, S/N 44-84390 - [N3333E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3333E): [Nautical Investments LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAUTICAL%20INVESTMENTS%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1944, S/N 122-51619 - [N334FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N334FS): [Doyle Duane S Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOYLE%20DUANE%20S%20TRUSTEE), [Castro Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Castro%20Valley), built 1944, S/N 44-72907 - [N335](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N335): [Kohler Frederick G Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOHLER%20FREDERICK%20G%20TRUSTEE), [Marathon, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Marathon), built 1944, S/N 44-72902 - [N339TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N339TH): [Ozark Management Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OZARK%20MANAGEMENT%20INC), [Jefferson City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Jefferson%20City), built 1944, S/N 44-64122, First renewal notice - [N351DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N351DT): [Ch Two LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CH%20TWO%20LLC), [Kissimmee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Kissimmee), built 1944, S/N 4474502A - [N3580](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3580): [Hovey Scott R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOVEY%20SCOTT%20R), [Ione, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ione), S/N 44-74602 - [N3751D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3751D): [Boone Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOONE%20RICHARD), [Wichita Falls, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wichita%20Falls), built 1944, S/N 44-73206N - [N38227](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38227): [Macallister Chris](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACALLISTER%20CHRIS), [Indianapolis, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Indianapolis), built 1944, S/N 44-77902 - [N3BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3BB): [Warbirds-3 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARBIRDS-3%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1944, S/N 44-84933N - [N41749](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41749): [Goldsbury Christopher Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLDSBURY%20CHRISTOPHER%20JR), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1944, S/N 44-63663 - [N4223A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4223A): [American Aircraft Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20LLC), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), S/N 44-84864 - [N44727](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44727): [Mow Management Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOW%20MANAGEMENT%20CO%20LLC), [Corona, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Corona), built 1944, S/N 44-72739 - [N451BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451BC): [P-51 Mustang LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/P-51%20MUSTANG%20LLC), [Cheraw, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Cheraw), built 1945, S/N 45-11367 - [N451MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451MG): [Liberty Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIBERTY%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1944, S/N 44-74774 - [N479FG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N479FG): [Tf-51d LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TF-51D%20LLC), [Springville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Springville), built 1944, S/N 44-72922 - [N514NH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N514NH): [Centerline Holdings](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTERLINE%20HOLDINGS), [Camden, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Camden), built 1944, S/N 44-84850 - [N51AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51AB): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1944, S/N 44-14777 - [N51CY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51CY): [Oklahoma P-47 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OKLAHOMA%20P-47%20LLC), [Edmond, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Edmond), S/N 45-11381N - [N51DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51DH): [Black Pearl 51 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20PEARL%2051%20LLC), [Buffalo, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Buffalo), built 1944, S/N 122-31302 - [N51DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51DL): [Lindair Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINDAIR%20INC), [Sarasota, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sarasota), built 1944, S/N 26890 - [N51DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51DT): [Merlin Magic LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERLIN%20MAGIC%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1957, S/N 44-74950 - [N51HR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51HR): [F4u Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/F4U%20INC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N 44-63542N - [N51JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51JB): [Jeb P51d LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEB%20P51D%20LLC), [Philadelphia, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Philadelphia), built 1944, S/N 44-73029-A - [N51JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51JC): [Cavanaugh Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVANAUGH%20AIR%20LLC), [Addison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Addison), built 1944, S/N 44-72339 - [N51JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51JT): [Thibodeau Joe](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THIBODEAU%20JOE), [Englewood, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Englewood), built 1961, S/N 4474582 - [N51KD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51KD): [Olympic Jet Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLYMPIC%20JET%20INC), [Olympia, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Olympia), S/N 44-73436 - [N51LW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51LW): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1962, S/N 44-74497 - [N51MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51MR): [Kempf Brothers Aviation Partnership](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEMPF%20BROTHERS%20AVIATION%20PARTNERSHIP), [La Center, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/La%20Center), built 1944, S/N 44-73163 - [N51PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51PB): [Brookway Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROOKWAY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Brookhaven, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Brookhaven), built 1944, S/N 44-75009 - [N51RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51RH): [51rh LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/51RH%20LLC), [Rexburg, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Rexburg), S/N 44-74739 - [N51T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51T): [D'Alessandris John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/D'ALESSANDRIS%20JOHN%20A), [Bandon, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bandon), built 1945, S/N 45-11571 - [N51ZM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51ZM): [Mustang High Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUSTANG%20HIGH%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1945, S/N 45-11471 - [N5410V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5410V): [Hoffman Aircraft Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOFFMAN%20AIRCRAFT%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Kerman, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Kerman), built 1944, S/N 44-74996 All 70: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-aero-classics-p-51d/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (30) 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 CEN23LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA072), Dec 27, 2022: North American P51 (N3333E), Brookshire, TX, minor damage. Probable cause: The P51 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the PA46 during taxi operations. - [NTSB CEN19FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA028), Nov 17, 2018: North American P51 (N4132A), Fredericksburg, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver at an altitude where he was unable to recover the airplane before impacting terrain. - [NTSB CEN17FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA270), Jul 16, 2017: North American/Aero Classics P 51 (N251PW), Cummings, KS, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN14FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA339), Jul 4, 2014: North American/Aero Classics P 51D (N1451D), Durango, CO, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to compensate for the high-performance airplane's tendency to enter a torque roll during the initial climb, which resulted in the airplane entering a torque roll and the… - [NTSB WPR11MA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11MA454), Sep 16, 2011: North American/Aero Classics P-51D (N79111), Reno, NV, substantial damage, 11 fatal. Probable cause: The reduced stiffness of the elevator trim tab system that allowed aerodynamic flutter to occur at racing speeds. The reduced stiffness was a result of deteriorated locknut inserts that allowed the… - [NTSB WPR10LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA156), Mar 11, 2010: North American P51D (N514NH), Chandler, AZ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing, stall, and loss of directional control. - [NTSB LAX06CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA047), Dec 7, 2005: North American P-51D (N251BP), Minden, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. - [NTSB NYC04CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA196), Aug 22, 2004: Wahl S-51D (N151BW), Louisville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during landing. - [NTSB SEA03LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA202), Jul 3, 2003: North American P-51D (N2869D), Jerome, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The malfunction of the cooling system pressure relief valve and the pilot's failure to follow procedures. An engine over temperature, a coolant leak as a result of a relief valve failure, an… - [NTSB CHI97LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA284), Sep 6, 1997: North American-Aero Classics P-51D (N6345T), Monroe, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot operating the airplane with a known coolant leak, coolant exhaustion, overheating of the engine, and subsequent failure of a connecting rod, which resulted in a partial loss of engine… - [NTSB NYC95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA138), Jul 2, 1995: North American F-51D (N51KF), Malone, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's improper use of the flight controls, which resulted in an accelerated stall, an in-flight loss of control, and an uncontrolled descent to the ground. A factor relating to the accident… - [NTSB LAX94LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA178), Apr 5, 1994: North American P-51D (N1451D), Chino, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's decision to fly an unairworthy and uncertificated airplane, his failure to perform an adequate preflight, and the improper installation of the oil cooler lines. - [NTSB FTW90DRA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA02), Jan 24, 1990: North American P-51-D (N5483V), Galveston, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING. ONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING AND THE RESULTANT LOW FUEL STATE. - [NTSB LAX89FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA295), Sep 3, 1989: North American P51D (N51MR), Mar Vista, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING IN ATTEMPTING TO IMMEDIATELY RETURN TO THE AIRPORT AND NOT FOLLOWING ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES AFTER THE LOSS OF POWER AFTER TAKEOFF. THE FAILURE OF AN INTAKE VALVE… - [NTSB LAX89LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA173), Apr 26, 1989: North American P-51D (N151D), Travis Afb, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FAILING TO FULLY EXTEND FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS RESULTING IN ITS COLLAPSING DURING LANDING. - [NTSB CHI87DEM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM09), Jun 26, 1987: North American P-51D (N3278D), Ludington, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX87DVW01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVW01), Apr 3, 1987: North American P51D (N1451D), Ashfork, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN84FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA222), Jul 15, 1984: North American P-51D (N5449V), Carbondale, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB MKC81FCD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCD20), Jun 17, 1981: N American P-51D (N5428V), Council Bluffs, IA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA019), Dec 16, 1979: N American P-51D (N7711C), Eufaula, AL, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW74FQG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FQG17), Sep 24, 1973: N.American P-51D (N2051D), Midland, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX72FUG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUG36), Nov 26, 1971: N.American P-51D (N3333E), Chino, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FRG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRG39), Oct 23, 1970: N.American P-51D (N130JT), Rockport, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK71FXQ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FXQ16), Sep 18, 1970: N.American P-51D (N79111), Reno, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK71FVD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVD05), Aug 16, 1970: N.American P-51D (N5410V), Concord, CA, destroyed - [NTSB DIA68F0188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68F0188), Mar 21, 1968: N American P-51D (N3751D), Frederick, MD, destroyed - [NTSB DIA68D0085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0085), Sep 16, 1967: N American P-51 (N3751D), Frederick, MD, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW66F0331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0331), Sep 10, 1965: No American P-51 (N6345T), Brownwood, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2311), Jun 15, 1964: N.American F-51D (N1451D), Roseburg, OR, destroyed, 5 fatal - [NTSB UNK64X0655](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0655), Feb 22, 1964: No American P51 (N6345T), La Porte, IN, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (40) 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 20221227018732A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221227018732A), Dec 27, 2022: North American/Aero Classics P-51D (N3333E), Brookshire, TX, Minor damage. On 12/27/2022 at 1200 CST, a North American/Aero Classics P-51D, s/n 122-51619, at ktme airport (houston executive) was cleared to taxi on taxiway’s c/a to… - [Incident 20220507008979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220507008979I), May 7, 2022: North American/Aero Classics P-51D (N151MW), Chino, CA, Minor damage. N151MW landed on runway 26R at cno in visual meteorological conditions. After settling onto the main landing gear during initial landing rollout without… - [Incident 20191219019989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191219019989I), Dec 19, 2019: North American/Aero Classics P-51D (N851D), Kissimmee, FL, No damage. Winds at Kissimmee airport were reported at 040 degrees 15 knots gusting to 18 knots. Runway 04 would have been the preferred runway to land, but was… - [Accident 20181117024779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181117024779A), Nov 17, 2018: North American/Aero Classics P-51D (N4132A), Fredericksburg, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On November 17, 2018, at approximately 15:15 hours, a P-51 d mustang owned by pea hochso LLC and operated by cowden clark ward, crashed in an apartment parking… - [Incident 20180518005539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180518005539I), May 18, 2018: North American/Aero Classics P-51D (N1751D), Kewanee, IL, Minor damage. On may 18, 2018, the pilot in command (PIC) of N1751D, a North American P51, departed Kewanee airport (ezi) as number 4 of 4 aircraft formation enroute to… - [Accident 20170716023999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170716023999A), Jul 16, 2017: North American/Aero Classics P-51D (N251PW), Cummings, KS, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Following departure from the airport, basic radar data indicates numerous changes in altitude and direction consistent with intentional aircraft maneuvers.… - [Incident 20170519005059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170519005059I), May 19, 2017: North American/Aero Classics P-51D (N44727), Camarillo, CA, Minor damage. Pilot lost situational awareness when asked to extend downwind during pattern work. This distracted him to the extent he failed to use his memorized landing… - [Incident 20170422004509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170422004509I), Apr 22, 2017: North American/Aero Classics P-51D (N151MW), Chino, CA, No damage. On 04/22/2017 a P-51D aircraft took off from Chino Airport, CA. When the pilot retracted the landing gear he got an un-safe gear indication and loss of… - [Accident 20140704009319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140704009319A), Jul 4, 2014: North American/Aero Classics P-51D (N1451D), Durango, CO, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The instructor has limited experience in the P-51 aircraft. The owner recently sent the instructor to training on the P-51 in order to return and teach him how… - [Accident 20110916023789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110916023789A), Sep 16, 2011: North American/Aero Classics P-51D (N79111), Reno, NV, Destroyed, 12 fatal. During the 3rd lap of the unlimited class Reno air race, a portion of the aircraft's elevator trim tab separated from the elevator causing the aircraft to… - [Incident 20110806026289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110806026289I), Aug 6, 2011: North American/Aero Classics P-51D (N991R), Oklahoma City, OK, Minor damage. Pilot had flown the aircraft to enid woodring airport. When he go there he was not able to get a green light on the right main gear. He returned to pwa where… - [Accident 20100311029459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100311029459A), Mar 11, 2010: North Ameri P-51D (N514NH), Chandler, AZ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On March 10, 2010 at approximately 1300MST, aircraft registration N514NH, a North American P-51-D, serial number 44-84850, departed the williams gateway… - [Accident 20051207030429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051207030429A), Dec 7, 2005: Namer P51D (N251BP), Minden, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was attempting to land at the Minden/tahoe airport where he impacted the runway with a hard landing, and bounced the aircraft resulting in loss of… - [Accident 20040822018379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040822018379A), Aug 22, 2004: Amtr S51D (N151BW), Louisville, KY, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated after touchdown on runway 24 he placed the throttles into the beta range when the aircraft started to veer right, he then corrected with… - [Accident 20030703036759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030703036759A), Jul 3, 2003: Namer P51D (N2869D), Jerome, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot did not report this accident. It was found through routine surveillance by an FAA inspector on December 3, 2003. The aircraft is undergoing repair… - [Incident 20030607012119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030607012119I), Jun 7, 2003: Namer P51D (N6306T), Davenport, IA, Minor damage. (-23) N6306T, a P-51 mustang, landed at the Davenport Municipal Airport, Davenport, Iowa on June 7, 2003 just prior to the quad city airshow, with the landing… - [Incident 19990703022659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990703022659I), Jul 3, 1999: Namer P51D (N51AB), Louisville, KY, Minor damage. During landing rollout the tail wheel tire failed, followed by loss of directional control at EST. 25 m.p.h. aircraft departed the runway and sustained minor… - [Incident 19980509013859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980509013859I), May 9, 1998: N5428V, Chattanooga, TN, Minor damage. Narrative: during taxi "into parking spot" an airshow coordinator car was struck with the horizontal stabilator in the rear passenger window-no damage to… - [Accident 19970906025559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970906025559A), Sep 6, 1997: Namer P51D (N6345T), Monroe, MI, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) The pilot had contacted his mechanic to discuss a problem he was having with a leak in the cooling system. The pilot decided to return to willow run to… - [Accident 19950702015839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950702015839A), Jul 2, 1995: Namer F51D (N51KF), Malone, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Flight of two made steep turnout from low pass. Accelerated stall entered. Crashed. Low skill, high gross weight. - [Accident 19940404000289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940404000289A), Apr 4, 1994: Namer P51D (N1451D), Chino, CA, Substantial damage. Lost oil and oil mist in cockpit. Tried return. Crashed short. First flight of rebuild. Oil lines crossed. Came off. - [Incident 19910828055389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910828055389I), Aug 28, 1991: Namer P51D (N151D), Vacaville, CA, Minor damage. Pilot failed to lower landing gear. Landed gear up. - [Incident 19901212064539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901212064539I), Dec 12, 1990: Namer P51D (N51JB), Charleston, SC, Minor damage. Tire tube was pinched inside of wheel. Tube blew out and caused the outer half of wheel to separate. - [Accident 19900124001079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900124001079A), Jan 24, 1990: Namer P51D (N5483V), Galveston, TX, Destroyed. Failed to check weather. Unable to land due to low ceiling and visibility at destination. Low fuel, ditched in gulf - [Incident 19890914048069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890914048069I), Sep 14, 1989: Namer P51D (N51RH), Reno, NV, Minor damage. Struck a parked truck in middle of taxiway. ATC cleared pilot to taxi and did not advise him of truck. - [Accident 19890902033449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890902033449A), Sep 2, 1989: Namer P51D (N51MR), Santa Monica, CA, Substantial damage. Rough engine,power loss on takeoff,tried to return. Stalled, hit a residence. Valve seat loosened jammed open valve - [Accident 19890425012849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890425012849A), Apr 25, 1989: Namer P51D (N151D), Fairfield, CA, Substantial damage. Unable to get left gear lock down for landing. The left main collapsed on landing. No gear defects found. - [Accident 19870903049019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870903049019A), Sep 3, 1987: Namer P51D (N1451D), Ash Fork, AZ, Substantial damage. Lost power due to upper drive shaft bearing failure stopping camshaft operation. Landed gear up after hitting trees - [Accident 19870626027349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870626027349A), Jun 26, 1987: Namer P51D (N3278D), Ludington, MI, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The aircraft hit the ground after a low level aileron roll. The pilot performed aerobatics at an unsafe altitude. - [Incident 19850728051069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850728051069I), Jul 28, 1985: Namer P51D (N44727), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. While being directed by baton man during taxi aircraft struck car on taxiway. Misunderstood hand signals. - [Incident 19850701046369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850701046369I), Jul 1, 1985: Namer P51D (N51RH), Philip, SD, Minor damage. Inflight engine fire at cruise. Dead stick landing at airport. Piston failure. - [Incident 19840928065281I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840928065281I), Sep 28, 1984: Namer P51D (N51DH), Carlsbad, CA, Minor damage. Pilot failed to apply proper taxiing procedures for conventional gear aircraft struck N102WJ. - [Incident 19840908053879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840908053879I), Sep 8, 1984: Namer P51D (N51RH), Marysville, OH, Substantial damage. Right wing on fire. Found fuel leak in tank. Fuel from electrical contact caused fire. Performing at airshow. - [Accident 19840715032279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840715032279A), Jul 15, 1984: Namer P51D (N5449V), Carbondale, CO, Destroyed. At top of loop, aircraft dropped and went into a spin. Altitude not sufficient for recovery. - [Incident 19820722039139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820722039139I), Jul 22, 1982: Namer P51C (N1451D), Chino, CA, Minor damage. On test flight after replacing rudder assembly and trim tab. Developed flutter. Trim tab separated. Landed safely. - [Accident 19810617033729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810617033729A), Jun 17, 1981: Namer P51D (N5428V), Council Bluffs, IA, Substantial damage. Wind gust picked up wing on landing roll. Other wing hit runway ground-looping the airplane. - [Incident 19800904068669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800904068669I), Sep 4, 1980: Namer P51D (N79111), Van Nuys, CA, Minor damage. Engine stopped after takeoff. Probable cause of failure was the carburetor. - [Accident 19791216037719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791216037719A), Dec 16, 1979: Namer P51D (N7711C), Eufaula, AL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Rolled airplane near ground in adverse weather. Lost control while inverted. Struck trees. - [Incident 19781007029239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781007029239I), Oct 7, 1978: Namer P51D (N51DL), King City, CA, Minor damage. Pilot was unable to get full extension of the left main. Damaged prop tips and wing tank. - [Accident 19730924030769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730924030769A), Sep 24, 1973: Namer P51D (N2051D), Midland, TX, Substantial damage. No mal of tail wheel lock or brks fnd. ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2005FA0000678](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000678), Dec 27, 2004: MAGNETO. FAILED. LT MAGNETO FAILED CAUSING ENGINE DETONATION. SUGGEST CLOSER INSPECTION, INTERVAL OF MAGNETO`S OPERATION. (K) - [SDR 2002FA0000201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000201), Jan 29, 2002: HOSE. SPLIT. UPON INSTALLATION OF A FUEL SELECTOR NOTICED THE OUTER COVER OF THE HOSE SPLIT AS IT WAS INSTALLED ON AN NIPPLE FITTING. AFTER CLOSE EXAMINATION, THE NEW HOSE S - [SDR 95ZZZX3204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3204), Jun 9, 1995: ACTUATOR. MALFUNCTION. FOUND GEAR ACTUATOR CYLINDER CHROME HAD FLAKED OFF OF THE PISTON AND GOUGED UP A RIDGE OF METAL IN THE CYLINDER BARREL THAT WOULD NOT ALLOW THE GEAR TO EXTEND. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [North American P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-p-51d): 30 registered aircraft, registry code 6402319 - [North American P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-p-51d): 7 registered aircraft, registry code 05627Z2 - [North American/Baker P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-baker-p-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615K6 - [Ria Air P-51-D](https://openairdocs.org/model/ria-air-p-51-d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05629ZP - [Sommerfield Wally P51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/sommerfield-wally-p51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1690479 - [North American-Skurich P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-skurich-p-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402300 - [North American-Kelly P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-kelly-p-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402311 - [North American/Destefani P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-destefani-p-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402313 - [North American/Hinton P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-hinton-p-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402315 - [North American/Odegaard P51-D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-odegaard-p51-d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402322 - [North American / Driskill P51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-driskill-p51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402324 - [North American/Vintage Acft P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-vintage-acft-p-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402327 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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