Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 5, 2007
NTSB Number
CHI08CA001
Location
Dayton, OH
Event ID
20071214X01938
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The altitude not maintained by the pilot for a turning maneuver.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3635N
Make
DUSENBERRY
Serial Number
01
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
1905 Wright Flyer
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DUSENBERRY MARK J
Address
3783 ROXFORD CHURCH RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DENNISON
State / Zip Code
OH 44621
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA001