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October 1, 2009 · Dusenberry Mark J 1905 Wright Flyer · N3635N

Dayton, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Dayton, OH
Aircraft
Dusenberry Mark J 1905 Wright Flyer
Tail Number
N3635N
Operator
Dusenberry Mark J
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10LA001

The airplane, which was built by the pilot, was a replica of the Wright Brothers 1905 airplane. The purpose of the flight was to practice in preparation for the 104th Anniversary of Practical Flight celebration. The accident occurred on the second flight of the day. After takeoff, the airplane climbed to an altitude of 15 to 20 feet, then entered a shallow descending right bank. The wings of the airplane leveled and the nose pitched up. The nose of the airplane then dropped and the airplane impacted the terrain. The airplane received substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and elevator. A 4-knot tailwind prevailed at the time of the accident. Postaccident inspection of the airplane failed to reveal any preimpact failures or malfunctions.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Full Narrative

On October 1, 2009, at 0930 eastern daylight time, an amateur built experimental Dusenberry 1905 Wright Flyer, N3635N, collided with the terrain following a loss of control shortly after taking off from the Huffman Prairie Flying Field at the Wright-Patterson AFB (FFO), Dayton, Ohio. The pilot received serious injuries. The airplane received substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and elevator. The local flight was being operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated just prior to the accident. The accident occurred on the second flight of the day. A series of photos were submitted documenting both flights. On the accident flight, the photos show the airplane prior to takeoff up to and including the accident. After takeoff, the airplane climbed to an altitude of 15 to 20 feet. The airplane then entered a shallow descending right bank. The wings of the airplane leveled and the nose pitched up. The nose of the airplane then dropped and the airplane impacted the terrain. The airplane, which was built by the pilot, was a replica of the Wright Brothers 1905 airplane. The purpose of the flight was to practice in preparation for the 104th Anniversary of Practical Flight celebration. The pilot's logbook shows that he flew a total of 39 flights in the airplane. These flights totaled approximately 27 minutes of flight time. A 4 knot tailwind prevailed at the time of the accident. A post accident inspection of the airplane failed to reveal any pre-impact failures/malfunctions.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHuffman Prairie Flying Field (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDusenberry Mark J 1905 Wright Flyer
Tail NumberN3635N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDusenberry Mark J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReciprocating · 18
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · None · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 43 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time13:25

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