DAYTON-WRIGHT DH-4
Bowling Green, KY — May 2, 2020
Event Information
| Date | May 2, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA168 |
| Event ID | 20200504X13237 |
| Location | Bowling Green, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.96444, -86.41972 |
| Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Rg |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DAYTON-WRIGHT |
| Model | DH-4 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.