N91945

Substantial
Fatal

DOUGLAS AD4-DW S/N: 126882-SF85

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 4, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA103
Location
TITUSVILLE, FL
Event ID
20001211X14480
Coordinates
28.580221, -80.819053
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMANDS APPROACH AT HIGHER THAN NORMAL AIRSPEED AND HIS LANDING THE AIRCRAFT AT HIGHER THAN NORMAL AIRSPEED AT A POINT ONE HALF TO THREE QUARTERS DOWN THE RUNWAY RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT OVERRUNNING THE RUNWAY AND NOSING OVER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DOUGLAS
Serial Number
126882-SF85
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
AD4-DW DC4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AD4-DW

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MARINE AVIATION MUSEUM INC
Address
5305 LIMESTONE RD STE 200
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19808-1247
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA92LA103