Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 13 October 1928
Aircraft Type: Ford 4-AT-A Tri-Motor
Owner/operator: Stout Air Services
Registration Number: NC880
Location: Detroit, MI –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Primary Landing Gear SystemPrimary Landing Gear System
Category: Accident

A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the primary landing gear system.Mechanical failure of the primary landing gear system.Share on: