N51LV — 2008 Varner David L VANS RV-8
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026
N51LV appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 81871
- Manufacturer
- Varner David L
- Model
- VANS RV-8
- Year
- 2008
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming Io-360-b1b
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Neal Darren I — Castle Rock, CO
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2008 Varner David L VANS RV-8).
- Jul 8, 2021registered — Neal Darren I
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N51LV was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2008 Varner David L VANS RV-8 above.
- until Jun 4, 2012American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (s/n 1111-2012)
Frequently asked
- Has N51LV been in an accident?
- Yes. N51LV appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N51LV?
- N51LV is a 2008 Varner David L VANS RV-8 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 81871.
- Who is N51LV registered to?
- N51LV is registered to Neal Darren I of Castle Rock, CO. Registration status: active.
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