Has N188TD been in an accident?

Yes. N188TD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N188TD?

N188TD is a 1945 Grumman TBM-3 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 53522.

N188TD — 1945 Grumman TBM-3

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026

N188TD appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 53522
Manufacturer: Grumman
Model: TBM-3
Year: 1945
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Wright R-2600 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA09LA191Mar 7, 2009Millville, NJSerious
The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly torque the fuel pressure line B-nut to the carburetor fitting.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1945 Grumman TBM-3).

Jan 11, 2018deregistered — Claire Aviation

Frequently asked

Has N188TD been in an accident?: Yes. N188TD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N188TD?: N188TD is a 1945 Grumman TBM-3 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 53522.

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