# NTSB investigations: Pkrd-Roll V1650 series NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA184.md): North American F-51D · Mound, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 12, 2026 · N251CS · Substantial damage > On May 12, 2026, at 1519 central daylight time, a North American F-51D airplane, N251CS, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident at the Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport (TVR), Mound, Louisiana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB CEN23LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA072.md): Piper PA46 · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2022 · N282TX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The P51 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the PA46 during taxi operations. - [NTSB CEN19FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA028.md): North American P51 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2018 · N4132A · Destroyed > 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 WPR16FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA064.md): North American F51 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2016 · N551JP · Substantial damage > 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 CEN14FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA339.md): North American/Aero Classics P 51D · Durango, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2014 · N1451D · Substantial damage > 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 subsequent loss of control at too low of an altitude to recover.… - [NTSB CEN14LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA015.md): North American P 51D · Galveston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N4151D · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of situational awareness while instructing the passenger, which resulted in the controlled flight of the airplane into the water. - [NTSB DFW08LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA118.md): Vickers Spitfire · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2008 · N308WK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Hurricane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during roll-out. Contributing factors were the restricted forward visibility of the tail-wheel equipped Spitfire, the lack of communication to the other aircraft following the Hurricane, and the… - [NTSB CHI07FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA243.md): Beck P-51A · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2007 · N8082U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The P-51A pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance from the P-51D. Contributing factors to the accident included the restricted forward visibility of the P-51A, the air race team representative's inadequate flight brief, the… - [NTSB CHI05FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA197.md): North American F-51D · Malone, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N6327T · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control and clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons during a low level maneuver. - [NTSB CHI05LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA177.md): North American P-51D · Tarkio, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N10607 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC04CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA196.md): Wahl S-51D · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N151BW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA284.md): North American-Aero Classics P-51D · Monroe, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N6345T · Destroyed > 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 power; and failure of the pilot to see the powerline. The… - [NTSB NYC95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA138.md): North American F-51D · Malone, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N51KF · Destroyed > 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 was: the pilot's decision to fly the airplane in an airshow… - [NTSB LAX94LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA178.md): North American P-51D · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1994 · N1451D · Destroyed > 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 CHI93LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA294.md): North American F-51 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N6327T · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > the pilot-in-command of the F-51's diverted attention and failure to maintain a visual outlook. - [NTSB LAX89FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA295.md): North American P51D · Mar Vista, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1989 · N51MR · Substantial damage > 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 was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB LAX89LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA173.md): North American P-51D · Travis Afb, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1989 · N151D · Substantial damage > The left main landing gear failing to fully extend for undetermined reasons resulting in its collapsing during landing. - [NTSB FTW88DRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRG01.md): North American P82-B · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 10, 1987 · N12102 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was engaged in a demonstration flight with the confederate air force at rio grande valley international airport. During the approach to runway 17L the pilot flared the aircraft too high resulting in a stall and an excessive rate of descent. At… - [NTSB LAX87DVW01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVW01.md): North American P51D · Ashfork, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 3, 1987 · N1451D · Substantial damage > The North American P-51D experienced a total loss of engine power after cruising at 10,000 feet MSL for 45 minutes. Attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful. The aircraft collided with some trees prior to coming to rest in an open field. The landing… - [NTSB LAX85LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA392.md): North American P-51D · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N10607 · Substantial damage > The plt had completed a heat race as a participant in the Reno national championship air races and was landing in a gusty x-wind when the acft's left wing was lifted by the wind and the acft cartwheeled, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and to the… - [NTSB LAX82DXQ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DXQ13.md): North American F-51D · Elko, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N51JW · Destroyed > The plt flew down the length of rwy 06 about 100 ft AGL, pulled up & did an 8-point roll while climbing. He then flew down rwy 12 & pulled up. After a brief climb the plt began a slow roll to the left. Just as the acft became inverted the roll stopped & the… - [NTSB MKC81FCD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCD20.md): N American P-51D · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1981 · N5428V · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA81FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA055.md): N.American P51D · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1981 · N3451D · 2 aircraft · Minor damage - [NTSB MIA80FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA019.md): N American P-51D · Eufaula, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 16, 1979 · N7711C · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI75FER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FER02.md): N. American P-51 · River Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1974 · N6519D · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW74FQG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FQG17.md): N.American P-51D · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1973 · N2051D · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX72FUG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUG36.md): N.American P-51D · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1971 · N3333E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FRG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRG39.md): N.American P-51D · Rockport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1970 · N130JT · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70D0242|FTW70F0242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0242%7CFTW70F0242.md): N.American F-51 · Euless, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1969 · N167F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI68F0341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0341.md): N.American P-51 · Hastings, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1967 · N251D · Destroyed - [NTSB DIA67D0096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67D0096.md): N American P-51 · Orange, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1967 · N3451D · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI67F0183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0183.md): N.American P-51D · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1966 · N6327T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW66F0331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0331.md): No American P-51 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1965 · N6345T · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2311.md): N.American F-51D · Roseburg, OR · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jun 15, 1964 · N1451D · Destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X0655](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0655.md): No American P51 · La Porte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1964 · N6345T · Substantial damage ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('49001')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=49001 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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