CircumFlightN3635N Dusenberry 1905 Wright Flyer accident
NTSB CHI08CA001 · 2007-10-05 · Dayton, OH · near KFFO
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
The airplane received substantial damage on impact with terrain. The pilot reported that the right wing followed by the rest of the airplane contacted the ground during a turn at an altitude of approximately 5-15 feet above the ground. There were no injuries. The pilot later recommended flying at an altitude of about 10-18 feet above the ground while turning to prevent an accident.
Full narrative
The airplane received substantial damage on impact with terrain. The pilot reported that the right wing followed by the rest of the airplane contacted the ground during a turn at an altitude of approximately 5-15 feet above the ground. There were no injuries. The pilot later recommended flying at an altitude of about 10-18 feet above the ground while turning to prevent an accident.
Probable cause
The altitude not maintained by the pilot for a turning maneuver. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- BKN
- Ceiling (ft)
- 17000
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 0
- Temperature (F)
- 70
- Nearest airport
- Dayton-Wright Patterson AFB
- Distance from field
- 2.0
- Airport elevation
- 823
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N3635N | Dusenberry | 1905 Wright Flyer | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 230 | Cruise |
| 2 | 320 | Cruise |
Findings
| Finding | |
|---|---|
| 24577 | cause |
| 19200 |