Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 8 August 1936
Aircraft Type: Ford 4-AT-B Tri-Motor
Owner/operator: E. Saltzgeber
Registration Number: NC5811
Location: Hundred, WV –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Flight Control System ? specifically the autopilot and flight stabilization system.Flight Control System ? specifically the autopilot and flight stabilization system.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of control and subsequent impact, leading to a crash.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of control and subsequent impact, leading to a crash.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a sensor malfunction or control system issue.Mechanical failure ? likely a sensor malfunction or control system issue.Share on:
