N533BD

Destroyed
Minor

Bede Aircraft BD5B S/N: 533

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 21, 1987
NTSB Number
BFO87DHD08
Location
WILMINGTON, DE
Event ID
20001213X31725
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO CLEAR OBSTACLES LOCATED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. HIS OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT'S PERFORMANCE WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N533BD
Make
BEDE AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
533
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
BD5B BD5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# BFO87DHD08