N32517DAYTON-WRIGHT DH-42020-05-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DAYTON-WRIGHT DH-4S/N: 12459

Summary

On May 02, 2020, a Dayton-wright DH-4 (N32517) was involved in an incident near Bowling Green, KY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A primary control (aileron) system anomaly that progressively worsened during a test flight that resulted in a loss of control. The reason for the anomaly was not determined due to impact damage.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA168. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N32517.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 2, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA168
Location
Bowling Green, KY
Event ID
20200504X13237
Coordinates
36.964443, -86.419723
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A primary control (aileron) system anomaly that progressively worsened during a test flight that resulted in a loss of control. The reason for the anomaly was not determined due to impact damage.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DAYTON-WRIGHT
Serial Number
12459
Year Built
1918
Model / ICAO
DH-4

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 782212
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67278-2212
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# ERA20CA168