North American F-51
54 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1944 to 1967; half of them date from 1944 or earlier. California has the most (12). 74% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the F-51 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Pkrd-Roll V1650 Series (31), Rolls-Royc V-1650-7 (12), Rolls-Royc Merlin (2)
- Seats
- 1
- Cruise speed
- about 277 mph
- Maker on the register
- North American
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 27, 1967; newest April 30, 2026
Where they are owner's state
California12Montana6Delaware5Florida4New York3Virginia2Texas2Tennessee2Oregon2Oklahoma2Minnesota2Louisiana2
Who owns them registrant type
LLC25 (46%)Corporation14 (26%)Individual11 (20%)Co-owned3 (6%)Non-citizen corporation1 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-51D | 49 | 1944 to 1967 | 90.7% |
| F-51-H-5-NA | 3 | 1944 | 5.6% |
| F-51 | 2 | 1944 to 1946 | 3.7% |
When they were built by decade · 14 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid53 (98%)Sale reported1 (2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Limited34 (63%)Experimental9 (17%)None on file7 (13%)Standard4 (7%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Planes Of Fame Air Museum2124X LLC2World Jet INC1Warbirds-3 LLC1Warbirds 3 LLC1Tsi Holdco INC1T & T Trucking INC1Spitfire Ventures LLC1Southern Heritage Air LLC1Sennas Ghost LLC1Royal Air Force Museum American Foundation1Qualitair LLC Trustee1
Fleet pages: Planes Of Fame Air Museum · Warbirds-3 LLC · Warbirds 3 LLC · Tsi Holdco INC · Spitfire Ventures LLC · Qualitair LLC Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 13 cases since 1982, 8 fatal
2026-05-12CEN26FA184 · F-51D N251CS · accident near Mound, LA · 1 killed
2007-07-15SEA07LA196 · F-51D N51TK · accident near Camarillo, CA · 1 killed
2005-07-26CHI05FA197 · F-51D N6327T · accident near Malone, WI · 1 killed
1995-07-02NYC95LA138 · F-51D N51KF · accident near Malone, NY · 1 killed
1994-12-29CHI95LA064 · F-51D N51TK · accident near Round Lake, IL · minor injuries
1993-07-28CHI93LA294 · F-51 N6327T · accident near Fond Du Lac, WI · no injuries
1992-11-21LAX93LA047 · F-51D N117E · accident near Wellington, NV · 1 killed
1989-09-06FTW89DPA04 · F-51 N51VP · accident near Denton, TX · 1 killed
The 8 most recent of 13 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many North American F-51 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
54 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most North American F-51s?
California, with 12.
Who owns the North American F-51?
74% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 49 F-51D (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N51TH | North American F-51D |
La-Alabama Rammer Jammer LLC Grand Coteau, Louisiana |
Limited | 2026-04-30 | Valid |
| N230CV | North American F-51D |
3G Classic Aviation INC Wilmington, Delaware |
None on file | 2026-02-28 | Valid |
| N351RA | North American F-51D |
Momentum-Foundation INC Tullahoma, Tennessee |
Limited | 2025-07-23 | Valid |
| N74978 | North American F-51D |
124X LLC Walnut Creek, California |
Limited | 2024-10-08 | Valid |
| N51EA | North American F-51D |
Tsi Holdco INC Virginia Beach, Virginia |
Limited | 2024-05-16 | Valid |
| N151JV | North American F-51D |
Jsv Aviation LLC Scottsdale, Arizona |
Limited | 2024-05-12 | Valid |
| N5444V | North American F-51D |
Black Pearl Mustang LLC Springville, New York |
Limited | 2024-03-16 | Valid |
| N6519D | North American F-51D |
Co-owned owner Montana |
Limited | 2024-02-08 | Valid |
| N51TK | North American F-51D |
106Fg LLC Billings, Montana |
Limited | 2024-01-15 | Valid |
| N50FS | North American F-51D |
Spitfire Ventures LLC San Antonio, Texas |
None on file | 2023-12-09 | Valid |
| N151W | North American F-51D |
Qualitair LLC Trustee Michelstadt, |
Limited | 2023-06-21 | Valid |
| N5500S | North American F-51D |
Warbirds-3 LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Limited | 2023-05-22 | Valid |
| N473TF | North American F-51D |
Individual owner Oregon |
None on file | 2023-03-24 | Valid |
| N151TF | North American F-51D |
Capital Holdings 51P LLC Dover, Delaware |
Limited | 2023-01-07 | Valid |
| N451TB | North American F-51D |
Withheld at owner's request | Experimental | 2022-08-15 | Valid |
| N33FF | North American F-51D |
Individual owner Delaware |
Experimental | 2022-08-11 | Valid |
| N51MV | North American F-51D |
Bandits Bling LLC Scottsdale, Arizona |
Limited | 2022-04-08 | Valid |
| N882 | North American F-51D |
Individual owner California |
Limited | 2022-02-12 | Valid |
| N55JL | North American F-51D |
Individual owner Washington |
Limited | 2021-10-23 | Valid |
| N51PT | North American F-51D |
124X LLC Walnut Creek, California |
Standard | 2020-12-30 | Valid |
| N5427V | North American F-51D |
Sennas Ghost LLC Missoula, Montana |
Limited | 2020-08-13 | Valid |
| N64CL | North American F-51D |
Withheld at owner's request | Experimental | 2019-08-07 | Valid |
| N551JP | North American F-51D |
Individual owner California |
Limited | 2019-03-18 | Valid |
| N551VC | North American F-51D |
Planes Of Fame Air Museum Chino, California |
Experimental | 2018-04-05 | Valid |
| N8677E | North American F-51D |
Bannack Aircraft LLC Castle Pines, Colorado |
Limited | 2017-03-08 | Valid |
| N451EA | North American F-51D |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2016-05-26 | Valid |
| N5416V | North American F-51D |
Brown Helicopter INC Pensacola, Florida |
Limited | 2015-10-14 | Valid |
| N51GP | North American F-51D |
Hangar 121 LLC Sonoma, California |
Limited | 2015-07-14 | Valid |
| N51MX | North American F-51D |
Black Pearl Fighters LLC Buffalo, New York |
Limited | 2015-01-29 | Valid |
| N151AM | North American F-51D |
Pamela Marie LLC North Arlington, Virginia |
Limited | 2013-09-11 | Valid |
| N151TP | North American F-51D |
Bavarian Barnstormers 2 INC North Fort Myers, Florida |
Limited | 2013-03-06 | Valid |
| N5463V | North American F-51D |
Lindair INC Sarasota, Florida |
None on file | 2012-11-07 | Valid |
| N151DM | North American F-51D |
Flying Pig P-51 LLC Blaine, Minnesota |
Limited | 2011-08-11 | Valid |
| N51GE | North American F-51D |
G E Air INC Broussard, Louisiana |
Limited | 2011-06-22 | Valid |
| N5074K | North American F-51D |
American Aircraft Sales LLC Livermore, California |
Standard | 2011-04-18 | Valid |
| N51PE | North American F-51D |
Little Horse LLC Dover, Delaware |
None on file | 2011-04-06 | Valid |
| N251CS | North American F-51D |
Southern Heritage Air LLC Helena, Montana |
Limited | 2010-01-11 | Valid |
| N119H | North American F-51D |
Mmc INC Amsterdam, New York |
Limited | 2009-05-13 | Valid |
| N94384 | North American F-51D |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Limited | 2007-04-24 | Valid |
| N51KB | North American F-51D |
Mustang Pilots LLC Knoxville, Tennessee |
Limited | 2006-11-15 | Valid |
| N51RT | North American F-51D |
Royal Air Force Museum American Foundation Washington, District of Columbia |
Limited | 2006-09-08 | Valid |
| N7715C | North American F-51D |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2005-04-15 | Valid |
| N510TT | North American F-51D |
T & T Trucking INC Newberg, Oregon |
Limited | 2003-06-25 | Valid |
| N83KD | North American F-51D |
P-51D LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 2003-04-17 | Valid |
| N74190 | North American F-51D |
Ftr Esc LLC San Antonio, Texas |
Limited | 2002-07-17 | Valid |
| N3451D | North American F-51D |
Eaa Aviation Foundation INC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
Limited | 1977-03-09 | Valid |
| N5441V | North American F-51D |
Planes Of Fame Air Museum Chino, California |
Limited | 1976-11-22 | Valid |
| N4543 | North American F-51D |
Individual owner California |
None on file | 1967-12-27 | Valid |
| N6149U | North American F-51D |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | Sale reported |