N51VP

Destroyed
Fatal

NORTH AMERICAN F-51 S/N: 44-73142

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 6, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89DPA04
Location
DENTON, TX
Event ID
20001213X29361
Coordinates
33.209415, -97.130599
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DETECT WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM DURING THE PREFLIGHT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY RESULTED IN A LOSS OF POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N51VP
Make
NORTH AMERICAN
Serial Number
44-73142
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
F-51 P51
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HUTSON RICHARD M
Address
4 MOONEY CT
Status
Deregistered
City
TRENTON
State / Zip Code
SC 29847-2616
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# FTW89DPA04