NX51VCNORTH AMERICAN P-51 1990-07-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

NORTH AMERICAN P-51 S/N: 44-74502A

Summary

On July 14, 1990, a North American P-51 (NX51VC) was involved in an incident near Seattle, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: AN ENCOUNTER WITH VORTEX TURBULENCE WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA136. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft NX51VC.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 14, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA136
Location
SEATTLE, WA
Event ID
20001212X23834
Coordinates
47.539215, -122.309272
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN ENCOUNTER WITH VORTEX TURBULENCE WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NORTH AMERICAN
Serial Number
44-74502A
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
P-51 P51
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA90LA136