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
N32517
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