# NTSB investigations: North American/Aero Classics P-51D 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 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 CEN17FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA270.md): North American/Aero Classics P 51 · Cummings, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2017 · N251PW · Destroyed > The loss of airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined. - [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 WPR11MA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11MA454.md): North American/Aero Classics P-51D · Reno, NV · Accident · 11 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 16, 2011 · N79111 · Substantial damage > 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 trim tab attachment screws to become loose and to initiate… - [NTSB WPR10LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA156.md): North American P51D · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2010 · N514NH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing, stall, and loss of directional control. - [NTSB LAX06CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA047.md): North American P-51D · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2005 · N251BP · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on 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 SEA03LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA202.md): North American P-51D · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N2869D · Substantial damage > 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 obstructed windshield which was covered with coolant fluid, and an… - [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 FTW90DRA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA02.md): North American P-51-D · Galveston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 24, 1990 · N5483V · Destroyed > 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.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 CHI87DEM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM09.md): North American P-51D · Ludington, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 26, 1987 · N3278D · Destroyed > N3278D was #1 (leader) in a flt of 2 North American P-51 acft. The plt of the 2nd P-51 rprtd that they were on a southerly heading over water about 1/2 mi from the shore when the leader raised his nose & began rolling to the right. Witnesses on the beach… - [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 DEN84FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA222.md): North American P-51D · Carbondale, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1984 · N5449V · Destroyed > The plt was performing aerobatic maneuvers in a P-51D that had been modified for racing & exhibition. Witnesses near the accident site stated that the acft had just completed several aerobatic maneuvers before it began a vertical climb. The climb was… - [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 MIA80FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA019.md): N American P-51D · Eufaula, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 16, 1979 · N7711C · Destroyed - [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 OAK71FXQ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FXQ16.md): N.American P-51D · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1970 · N79111 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK71FVD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVD05.md): N.American P-51D · Concord, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1970 · N5410V · Destroyed - [NTSB DIA68F0188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68F0188.md): N American P-51D · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1968 · N3751D · Destroyed - [NTSB DIA68D0085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0085.md): N American P-51 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1967 · N3751D · 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('6402304')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=6402304 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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