# North American F-51D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 6402309, 6402310
- Manufacturer (registry): NORTH AMERICAN
- Model: F-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: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 49
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-f-51d

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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 (49)

- [N119H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119H): [Mmc Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MMC%20INC), [Amsterdam, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Amsterdam), built 1944, S/N 44-73275
- [N151AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151AM): [Pamela Marie LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAMELA%20MARIE%20LLC), [North Arlington, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/North%20Arlington), built 1944, S/N 4473420
- [N151DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151DM): [Flying Pig P-51 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20PIG%20P-51%20LLC), [Blaine, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Blaine), built 1944, S/N 44-13250
- [N151JV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151JV): [Jsv Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JSV%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 1944, S/N 44-84952
- [N151TF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151TF): [Capital Holdings 51p LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAPITAL%20HOLDINGS%2051P%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1944, S/N 44-63865
- [N151TP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151TP): [Bavarian Barnstormers 2 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAVARIAN%20BARNSTORMERS%202%20INC), [North Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/North%20Fort%20Myers), S/N 44-73543
- [N151W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151W): [Qualitair LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITAIR%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), Michelstadt, built 1945, S/N 45-11540N
- [N230CV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N230CV): [3g Classic Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/3G%20CLASSIC%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 44-63788
- [N251CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N251CS): [Southern Heritage Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20HERITAGE%20AIR%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), S/N 44-74977N
- [N33FF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33FF): [Maples Jeffery E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAPLES%20JEFFERY%20E), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 44-73350
- [N3451D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3451D): [Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAA%20AVIATION%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1944, S/N 44-75007N
- [N351RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N351RA): [Momentum-Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOMENTUM-FOUNDATION%20INC), [Tullahoma, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Tullahoma), built 1967, S/N AF-67-22580
- [N451EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451EA): [Andreini Linda J Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDREINI%20LINDA%20J%20TRUSTEE), [Half Moon Bay, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Half%20Moon%20Bay), built 1945, S/N 44-73079
- [N451TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451TB): built 1944, S/N 44-11153
- [N4543](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4543): [Vartanian Richard M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VARTANIAN%20RICHARD%20M), [Altadena, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Altadena), built 1944, S/N 44-74543
- [N473TF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N473TF): [Somers Charles Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOMERS%20CHARLES%20MICHAEL), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), S/N 4463473
- [N5074K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5074K): [American Aircraft Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20LLC), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), built 1944, S/N 44-73081
- [N50FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50FS): [Spitfire Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPITFIRE%20VENTURES%20LLC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1966, S/N 44-74839-59
- [N510TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N510TT): [T & T Trucking Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/T%20%26%20T%20TRUCKING%20INC), [Newberg, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Newberg), built 1944, S/N 4474008
- [N51EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51EA): [Tsi Holdco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSI%20HOLDCO%20INC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1944, S/N 44-72483
- [N51GE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51GE): [G E Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/G%20E%20AIR%20INC), [Broussard, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Broussard), S/N 44-73140
- [N51GP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51GP): [Hangar 121 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANGAR%20121%20LLC), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), built 1944, S/N 44-74483
- [N51KB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51KB): [Mustang Pilots LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUSTANG%20PILOTS%20LLC), [Knoxville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Knoxville), built 1961, S/N 44-74009
- [N51MV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51MV): [Bandits Bling LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANDITS%20BLING%20LLC), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 1945, S/N 45-11391
- [N51MX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51MX): [Black Pearl Fighters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20PEARL%20FIGHTERS%20LLC), [Buffalo, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Buffalo), built 1945, S/N 45-11559
- [N51PE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51PE): [Little Horse LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LITTLE%20HORSE%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N 4511586
- [N51PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51PT): [124x LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/124X%20LLC), [Walnut Creek, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Walnut%20Creek), built 1958, S/N 44-72145
- [N51RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51RT): [Royal Air Force Museum American Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROYAL%20AIR%20FORCE%20MUSEUM%20AMERICAN%20FOUNDATION), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), built 1944, S/N 44-74409A
- [N51TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51TH): [La-Alabama Rammer Jammer LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LA-ALABAMA%20RAMMER%20JAMMER%20LLC), [Grand Coteau, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Grand%20Coteau), built 1944, S/N 44-73990
- [N51TK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51TK): [106fg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/106FG%20LLC), [Billings, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Billings), S/N 44-63350
- [N5416V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5416V): [Brown Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1958, S/N 44-84896
- [N5427V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5427V): [Sennas Ghost LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SENNAS%20GHOST%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 1944, S/N 44-72942
- [N5441V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5441V): [Planes Of Fame Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANES%20OF%20FAME%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), built 1961, S/N 45-11582
- [N5444V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5444V): [Black Pearl Mustang LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20PEARL%20MUSTANG%20LLC), [Springville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Springville), built 1944, S/N 44-73751
- [N5463V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5463V): [Lindair Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINDAIR%20INC), [Sarasota, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sarasota), S/N 4473320N
- [N5500S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5500S): [Warbirds-3 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARBIRDS-3%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), S/N 44-63655
- [N551JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N551JP): [Bagdasarian Walter DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAGDASARIAN%20WALTER%20DBA), [El Cajon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Cajon), S/N 44-85634
- [N551VC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N551VC): [Planes Of Fame Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANES%20OF%20FAME%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), built 1944, S/N 44-73415
- [N55JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55JL): [Peters Gary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERS%20GARY), [Clarkston, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Clarkston), S/N AAF44-84615
- [N6149U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6149U): [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1944, S/N 4463634, Sale reported
- [N64CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64CL): built 1944, S/N 10216
- [N6519D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6519D): [Smith James E Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20JAMES%20E%20TRUSTEE), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1944, S/N 44-74012
- [N74190](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74190): [Ftr Esc LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FTR%20ESC%20LLC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1944, S/N 44-75452
- [N74978](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74978): [124x LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/124X%20LLC), [Walnut Creek, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Walnut%20Creek), S/N 44-74978
- [N7715C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7715C): [Hinton Steven J Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINTON%20STEVEN%20J%20TRUSTEE), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), built 1944, S/N 44-84961A
- [N83KD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83KD): [P-51d LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/P-51D%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1944, S/N 44-84410
- [N8677E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8677E): [Bannack Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANNACK%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Castle Pines, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Castle%20Pines), built 1944, S/N 44-74865
- [N882](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N882): [Heck Gary B Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HECK%20GARY%20B%20TRUSTEE), [Guerneville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Guerneville), built 1944, S/N 44-13253
- [N94384](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94384): [Mcpherson Timothy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCPHERSON%20TIMOTHY%20L), [Page, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Page), built 1944, S/N 44-74832

## NTSB investigations (38)

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 CEN26FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA184), May 12, 2026: North American F-51D (N251CS), Mound, LA, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR16FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA064), Feb 5, 2016: North American F51 (N551JP), Maricopa, AZ, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing an acrobatic maneuver and his subsequent failure to recover from an inadvertent spin due to insufficient altitude.
- [NTSB SEA07LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA196), Jul 15, 2007: North American F-51D (N51TK), Camarillo, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI05FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA197), Jul 26, 2005: North American F-51D (N6327T), Malone, WI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining aircraft control and clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons during a low level maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI95LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA064), Dec 29, 1994: North American F-51D (N51TK), Round Lake, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: fuel starvation resulting from exhaustion of the fuel supply in the left tank. A factor related to the accident was insufficient altitude to switch fuel tanks and effect an engine restart.
- [NTSB CHI93LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA294), Jul 28, 1993: North American F-51 (N6327T), Fond Du Lac, WI, minor damage. Probable cause: the pilot-in-command of the F-51's diverted attention and failure to maintain a visual outlook.
- [NTSB LAX93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA047), Nov 21, 1992: North American F-51D (N117E), Wellington, NV, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF HIS AIRPLANE DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER WITH INADEQUATE ALTITUDE.
- [NTSB FTW90DQG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DQG03), Jun 23, 1990: North American P-51D (N12700), Abilene, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING AFTER A LOW PASS, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
- [NTSB CHI89DET03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET03), Apr 11, 1989: North American F-51D (N51TK), Fort Wayne, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE CROSSWIND TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PREMATURE LIFT OFF AND THE CROSSWIND CONDITION.
- [NTSB LAX82DA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA349), Sep 18, 1982: North American P-51D (N151DM), Reno, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX82DXQ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DXQ13), Sep 11, 1982: North American F-51D (N51JW), Elko, NV, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA81FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA055), Mar 24, 1981: N.American P51D (N3451D), Tallahassee, FL, minor damage
- [NTSB LAX79FXQ37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FXQ37), Sep 16, 1979: N American P-51D (N7715C), Reno, NV, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FKQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKQ05), Feb 15, 1978: N.American P-51 (N117E), Ellisville, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FQH03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FQH03), Aug 21, 1976: N. American TF-51D (N38228), Big Spring, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX76FUQ42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUQ42), Jun 16, 1976: N. American P-51 (N69QF), Mojave, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC75AN046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN046), Oct 13, 1974: N.American F-51D (N5412V), Chatham, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI75FER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FER02), Aug 4, 1974: N. American P-51 (N6519D), River Falls, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73FVG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FVG65), Jun 9, 1973: N.American F-51D (N2872D), Clearlk Oak, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA73FKG54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKG54), Dec 30, 1972: N. American F-51D (N9149R), Flowery Branch, GA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA72FKH10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKH10), Jun 3, 1972: N. American P-51D (N6303T), Indian Springs, GA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW70D0242|FTW70F0242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0242%7CFTW70F0242), Sep 1, 1969: N.American F-51 (N167F), Euless, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0051), Jul 5, 1968: N American F-51D (N6311T), Daytona Beach, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68A0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0050), Nov 18, 1967: N American P-51 (N12065), Brownwood, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI68F0341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0341), Sep 16, 1967: N.American P-51 (N251D), Hastings, MI, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68F0133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0133), Sep 5, 1967: N American P-51 (N5478V), Pottstown, PA, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68F0229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0229), Sep 2, 1967: N.American P-51D (N6836C), Auburn, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0073), May 12, 1967: N.American P-51 (N6303T), Atlanta, GA, minor damage
- [NTSB DIA67D0096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67D0096), Apr 23, 1967: N American P-51 (N3451D), Orange, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0210), Sep 18, 1966: N.American P-51 (N351D), Eutaw, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67F0183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0183), Aug 4, 1966: N.American P-51D (N6327T), Fort Wayne, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66A0117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0117), Apr 17, 1966: N.American P-51 (N551D), Lincoln, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX66A0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0033), Sep 25, 1965: N.American P-51 (N5151), Boulder City, NV, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI65F0142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65F0142), Apr 11, 1965: No American F-51D (N12065), Maidson, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1322), Jan 20, 1965: North AM P51D (N2251D), Myrtle Beach, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0777](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0777), Nov 21, 1964: N American F51D (N7715C), Enumclaw, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0341), Oct 20, 1964: No American F51D (N6162U), Corinto, Niue, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3745](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3745), Sep 2, 1964: No America P51D (N451D), Kansas City, MO, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (23)

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 20260512006089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260512006089A), May 12, 2026: North American F-51D (N251CS), Mound, LA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. According to witnesses, the pilot was practicing an aerobatic routine. At the conclusion of the planned maneuvers, the pilot performed an additional maneuver…
- [Accident 20160205001979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160205001979A), Feb 5, 2016: North American P-51D (N551JP), Maricopa, AZ, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft departed stellar airpark around 11:30-11:45 AZ standard time. 911 call reporting an aircraft crash around 11:57 AZ standard time. Post crash fire.…
- [Incident 20100506033539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100506033539I), May 6, 2010: North Ameri F-51D (N55JL), Curtis, NE, Minor damage. While at cruise on a VFR cross country flight from mckinney, Texas, to sidney, Montana the pilot heard a bang and a vibration followed. He reduced power and…
- [Incident 20080629840069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080629840069I), Jun 29, 2008: Namer F51D (N51MV), Providence, RI, Minor damage. (-23) On landing pvd rwy 23 the right main tire blew. Aircraft ground looped causing damage to the rright wingtip landing gear and prop.
- [Accident 20070715015079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070715015079A), Jul 15, 2007: Namer F51D (N51TK), Camarillo, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On landing rollout, first solo flight in type, aircaft abruptly achieved lift and climbed off runway between 30 and 60 feet altitude. Pilot added power…
- [Accident 20050726024599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050726024599A), Jul 26, 2005: Namer F51D (N6327T), Calumetville, WI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On July 26, 2005, about 1600 central daylight time, N6327T, registered as a north American P-51D airplane, piloted by a private pilot, was destroyed on…
- [Incident 20010804019759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010804019759I), Aug 4, 2001: Namer F51D (N5441V), Chino, CA, Minor damage. (-23) According to the aircraft owner's statement, the tail wheel steering lock became unlatched during landing, adversely affecting controllability of the…
- [Accident 19941229043329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941229043329A), Dec 29, 1994: Namer F51D (N51TK), Round Lake, IL, Substantial damage. Lost power on climb. Switched tanks. Landed in forestry area. No useable fuel on board. Packard engine thirsty.
- [Accident 19930728025932A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930728025932A), Jul 28, 1993: Namer F51D (N6327T), Fond Du Lac, WI, Minor damage. Taxiing from landing unable s turns close quarters. Struck plane taxiing accross his path. Damaged aircraft tail.
- [Accident 19921121047489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921121047489A), Nov 21, 1992: Namer F51D (N117E), Wellington, NV, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Lost control during low level acrobatic roll. Exploded and burned on ground impact.
- [Accident 19900623021809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900623021809A), Jun 23, 1990: Namer P51D (N12700), Abilene, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Made slow low pass and steep turns, stalled and impacted vertically turning base for another pass. P51 time unknown
- [Accident 19890411007639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890411007639A), Apr 11, 1989: Namer F51D (N51TK), Fort Wayne, IN, Substantial damage. Lost control on liftoff, dragged wing.
- [Accident 19820918047049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820918047049A), Sep 18, 1982: Namer P51D (N151DM), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. Engine overheated and caught fire in air race. Crash landed short of runway. Fire due to high power setting.
- [Accident 19820911045099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820911045099A), Sep 11, 1982: Namer F51D (N51JW), Elko, NV, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot lost control during unauthorized low level roll. Airplane dived into ground.
- [Accident 19810324014921A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810324014921A), Mar 24, 1981: Namer P51D (N3451D), Tallahassee, FL, Minor damage. Lost sight of other formation aircraft N5938M while looking in cockpit. Began turn. Collided with same.
- [Incident 19800307028919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800307028919I), Mar 7, 1980: Namer F51D (N51CK), King City, CA, Minor damage. Engine failure caused by missing camshaft circlip retainer.
- [Accident 19790916028239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790916028239A), Sep 16, 1979: Namer P51D (N7715C), Reno, NV, Destroyed. Engine blew up on last lap of air race. Pilot tried a 180 degree turn to runway. Crashed short of runway.
- [Accident 19780215001229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780215001229A), Feb 15, 1978: Namer F51D (N117E), Ellisville, MS, Substantial damage. Crankshaft at no.4 webbing showed beach marks.a/c shed wings and sect during forced lndg.
- [Accident 19760821027129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760821027129A), Aug 21, 1976: Namer F51D (N38228), Big Spring, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal
- [Accident 19760616018969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760616018969A), Jun 16, 1976: Namer F51D (N69QF), Mojave, CA, Destroyed. Gusting 40K.
- [Accident 19741013039349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741013039349A), Oct 13, 1974: Namer F51D (N5412V), Chatham, PA, Destroyed. Extensive destruction & fragmentation. Cleared IFR climb to 6000FT.
- [Accident 19740804025829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740804025829A), Aug 4, 1974: Namer F51D (N6519D), River Falls, WI, Substantial damage. Lndd on bridge to miss wires.
- [Accident 19730609016559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730609016559A), Jun 9, 1973: Namer F51D (N2872D), Clearlk Oak, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Steep pull up from low pass. Eng cut out,plt lost ctl. Un recover in time to avoid terrain.

## Service difficulty reports (4)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2011FA0000468](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000468), Jul 5, 2011: PISTON. UNSERVICEABLE. ACFT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO POWER LOSS AND VIBRATION IN POWERPLANT ON JUNE 15, 2011. A COMPRESSION CHECK SHOWED ZERO ON CYLINDER A4. UPON REMOVING 
- [SDR 2003FA0000808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000808), Mar 10, 2003: BLADE. CRACKED. UPON REMOVING FAIRINGS ON BLADE, CORROSION WAS UNDERFAIRING. PROPELLER CAME FOR AD. LONGITUDINAL CRACKS FOUND ON CAMBER AND FACE SIDE BLADE FAIRING. FAIRING WAS
- [SDR 2003FA0000802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000802), Mar 10, 2003: BLADE. CRACKED. UPON REMVING FAIRINGS ON BLADE, CORROSION WAS UNDER FAIRING. PROPELLER CAME FOR A.D. LONGITUDINAL CRACKS FOUND ON CAMBER AND FACE SIDE BLADE FAIRING. FAIRING WA
- [SDR 2003FA0000800](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000800), Mar 10, 2003: BLADE. CRACKED. UPON REMOVING FAIRINGS ON BLADE, CORROSION WAS UNDER FAIRING. PROPELLER CAME FOR AD LONGITUDINAL CRACKS FOUND ON CAMBER AND FACE SIDE BLADE FAIRING. FAIRING WAS

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [North American/Macguire F-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-macguire-f-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402316

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