N5483V

Destroyed
Serious

NORTH AMERICAN P-51-D S/N: 4473518N

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 24, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90DRA02
Location
GALVESTON, TX
Event ID
20001212X22413
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NORTH AMERICAN
Serial Number
4473518N
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
P-51-D P51
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
P-51D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
T REILLY VINTAGE AIRCRAFT INC
Address
85 ALAN DR
City
DOUGLAS
State / Zip Code
GA 31535-6725
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW90DRA02