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July 14, 1990 · North American P-51 · NX51VC
Seattle, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Seattle, WA
Aircraft
North American P-51
Tail Number
NX51VC
Operator
John V Crocker
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA90LA136
THE PILOT OF THE NORTH AMERICAN P-51D ENCOUNTERED VORTEX TURBULENCE WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH BEHIND A HAWKER SEA FURY WHILE CONDUCTING A FORMATION LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED 70 TO 75 DEGREES TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED RECOVERY, BUT HIS CONTROL AUTHORITY WAS INSUFFICENT TO RECOVER. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE RUNWAY WITH THE LEFT WING LOW AT ABOUT 45 DEGREES LEFT BANK, DAMAGING THE LEFT WING AND PARTIALLY COLLAPSING THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN ENCOUNTER WITH VORTEX TURBULENCE WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE NORTH AMERICAN P-51D ENCOUNTERED VORTEX TURBULENCE WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH BEHIND A HAWKER SEA FURY WHILE CONDUCTING A FORMATION LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED 70 TO 75 DEGREES TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED RECOVERY, BUT HIS CONTROL AUTHORITY WAS INSUFFICENT TO RECOVER. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE RUNWAY WITH THE LEFT WING LOW AT ABOUT 45 DEGREES LEFT BANK, DAMAGING THE LEFT WING AND PARTIALLY COLLAPSING THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:05 PDT
Nearest AirportBoeing Field (0nm N)
Runway31L
Runway Length10001 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American P-51
Tail NumberNX51VC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn V Crocker
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPackard · V-1650-9 · Reciprocating · 1490
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 9 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourceWFAC