N51K

Destroyed
Fatal

WAR REPLICAS P-51 S/N: 001

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 4, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89DVD02
Location
TRACY, CA
Event ID
20001213X27737
Coordinates
37.730644, -121.419456
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE AILERON CONTROLS OF THIS HOMEBUILT ACFT BY THE PILOT/MANUFACTURER WHICH LED TO THE INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INEXPERIENCE IN THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N51K
Make
WAR REPLICAS
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1992
Model / ICAO
P-51 S51D
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FIGHTER ESCORT WINGS LIMITED
Address
ARDMORE AIRPARK #206
Status
Deregistered
City
GENE AUTRY
State / Zip Code
OK 73436
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# LAX89DVD02