Summary
On September 12, 1992, a Warren-thomas BD-5J (N45DH) was involved in an accident near Chico, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE AEROBATIC MANEUVER RECOVERY ALTITUDE.
This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA381. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N45DH.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 12, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA381
Location
CHICO, CA
Event ID
20001211X15719
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE AEROBATIC MANEUVER RECOVERY ALTITUDE.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1993
Model / ICAO
BD-5J
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2515 WHETHAM RD
BOX OL117
Status
Deregistered
City
ELMVALE ON
State / Zip Code
LOL I-PO
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# LAX92LA381