N501BD — Zipline International Inc P2 ZIP

Aircraft record

Serial number

18735P2823

Manufacturer

Zipline International Inc

Model

P2 ZIP

Category

Hybrid Lift

Registration

Active

Registered to

Zipline International Inc — S San Fran, CA

View the FAA registry record for N501BD →

Accident & incident history

1. WPR20FA005Oct 8, 2019Camarillo, CAFatal · 1 fatal

   The No. 4 connecting rod’s bearing shift and separation of the No. 4 connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Zipline International Inc P2 ZIP).

1. Dec 10, 2025registered — Zipline International Inc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N501BD was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Zipline International Inc P2 ZIP above.

• until Aug 2, 20201998 Simmons John M BD-5 (s/n 1039)
• until Sep 24, 19731942 Bede BD-5 (s/n 2)

Frequently asked

Has N501BD been in an accident?

Yes. N501BD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N501BD?

N501BD is a Zipline International Inc P2 ZIP (hybrid lift), serial number 18735P2823.

Who is N501BD registered to?

N501BD is registered to Zipline International Inc of S San Fran, CA. Registration status: active.

Has N501BD been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N501BD (WPR20FA005) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.