Has N151WR been in an accident?

Yes. N151WR appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N151WR?

N151WR is a 2001 Balz Gunther W TM-1 THUNDER MUSTANG (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24.

Has N151WR been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N151WR (WPR20FA057) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N151WR — 2001 Balz Gunther W TM-1 THUNDER MUSTANG

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N151WR appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 24
Manufacturer: Balz Gunther W
Model: TM-1 THUNDER MUSTANG
Year: 2001
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR20FA057Jan 4, 2020Santa Clarita, CAFatal · 1 fatal
Engine detonation that resulted in material deformation of the crankcase and led to engine failure and restricted cockpit visibility.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Balz Gunther W TM-1 THUNDER MUSTANG).

Apr 17, 2020deregistered — Richards Wayne D

Frequently asked

Has N151WR been in an accident?: Yes. N151WR appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N151WR?: N151WR is a 2001 Balz Gunther W TM-1 THUNDER MUSTANG (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24.
Has N151WR been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N151WR (WPR20FA057) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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