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September 18, 1982 · North American P-51D · N151DM
Reno, NV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
North American P-51D
Tail Number
N151DM
Operator
Daniel Martin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX82DA349
THE ENGINE FAILED & CAUGHT FIRE DURING THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES. THE PLT STATED HE WAS PRE-OCCUPIED TRYING TOPUT OUT THE ENGINE FIRE & TURNED BASE TOO LATE. THE ACFT LANDED SHORT OF THE RWY ON A POORLY GRADED ROAD & THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT.
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THE ENGINE FAILED & CAUGHT FIRE DURING THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES. THE PLT STATED HE WAS PRE-OCCUPIED TRYING TOPUT OUT THE ENGINE FIRE & TURNED BASE TOO LATE. THE ACFT LANDED SHORT OF THE RWY ON A POORLY GRADED ROAD & THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSTEADAFB (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length8080 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionIflt
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American P-51D
Tail NumberN151DM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDaniel Martin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · 1650-7 · Reciprocating · 1490
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 12 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:52