Two killed in P-51 Mustang “Big Beautiful Doll” crash in Arizona

Two people were killed yesterday in the crash of the North American P-51D Mustang N351BD “Big Beautiful Doll” near Maricopa, Arizona. The pilot has been identified as Jeff Pino, former president of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and owner of the aircraft since May 2014. The identity of the passenger has not been revealed.

Witnesses reported hearing the engine “sputter” before the impact. The causes of the accident are not yet known.

Sources:

• WW2 Aero
• Aviation Safety Network
• Mustangs Mustangs