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October 5, 2007 · Dusenberry 1905 Wright Flyer · N3635N
Dayton, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dayton, OH
Aircraft
Dusenberry 1905 Wright Flyer
Tail Number
N3635N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA001
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.
NTSB Probable Cause
The altitude not maintained by the pilot for a turning maneuver.
Full Narrative
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:42 EDT
Nearest AirportDayton-Wright Patterson Afb (2nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftDusenberry 1905 Wright Flyer
Tail NumberN3635N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsDusenberry, Mark · 1905 Wright · Reciprocating · 15
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 17000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time14:42
Weather SourceWFAC