N51MRNORTH AMERICAN P51D 1989-09-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

NORTH AMERICAN P51D S/N: 44-73163

Summary

On September 03, 1989, a North American P51D (N51MR) was involved in an accident near Mar Vista, CA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89FA295. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N51MR.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 3, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89FA295
Location
MAR VISTA, CA
Event ID
20001213X29397
Coordinates
33.999450, -118.429000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NORTH AMERICAN
Serial Number
44-73163
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1944
Model / ICAO
P51D P51
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
P-51D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KEMPF BROTHERS AVIATION PARTNERSHIP
Address
4403 NE 290TH ST
City
LA CENTER
State / Zip Code
WA 98629-2003
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# LAX89FA295