N79111 — North American/aero Classics P-51D

Aircraft record

Serial number

44-15651

Manufacturer

North American/aero Classics

Model

P-51D

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Ama/expr Unknown Eng

Registration

Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

1. WPR11MA454Sep 16, 2011Reno, NVFatal · 1 fatal

   The reduced stiffness of the elevator trim tab system that allowed aerodynamic flutter to occur at racing speeds. The reduced stiffness was a result of deteriorated locknut inserts that allowed the trim tab attachment screws to become loose and to initiate fatigue cracking in one screw sometime before the accident flight. Aerodynamic flutter of the trim tabs resulted in a failure of the left trim tab link assembly, elevator movement, high flight loads, and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident were the undocumented and untested major modifications to the airplane and the pilot’s operation of the airplane in the unique air racing environment without adequate flight testing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the North American/aero Classics P-51D).

1. Mar 1, 2020deregistered — Aero-trans Corp

Frequently asked

Has N79111 been in an accident?

Yes. N79111 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N79111?

N79111 is a North American/aero Classics P-51D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 44-15651.

Has N79111 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N79111 (WPR11MA454) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.