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July 29, 2008 · North American P-51D · N551W
Tulsa, OK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tulsa, OK
Aircraft
North American P-51D
Tail Number
N551W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA202
The pilot began his takeoff roll on a maintenance test flight. During the ground roll and near rotation speed, the pilot moved his hand from the throttle to the gear handle. The pilot reported that the throttle friction lock was not properly set and the throttle experienced "throttle creep" reducing engine power. The pilot advanced the throttle, at which time the airplane became airborne and began to torque roll. An aborted takeoff was executed by the pilot and the airplane touched down off of the runway. The airplane came to rest after contacting the airfield perimeter fence. Substantial damage was sustained to the right wing and left horizontal stabilizer.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine controls-Power lever-Incorrect use/operation
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot began his takeoff roll on a maintenance test flight. During the ground roll and near rotation speed, the pilot moved his hand from the throttle to the gear handle. The pilot reported that the throttle friction lock was not properly set and the throttle experienced "throttle creep" reducing engine power. The pilot advanced the throttle at which time the airplane became airborne and began to torque roll. An aborted takeoff was executed by the pilot and the airplane touched down off of the runway. The airplane came to rest after contacting the airfield perimeter fence. Substantial damage was sustained to the right wing and left horizontal stabilizer.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:25 CDT
Nearest AirportRichard Lloyd Jones Jr (0nm)
Runway19L
Runway Length4208 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American P-51D
Tail NumberN551W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · V-1650-7 · Reciprocating · 1180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 68 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time22:24
Weather SourceWFAC