On March 19, 1929, a Ford 5 (registration NC9674) operated by Ford Motor Company was involved in an aviation accident near Dearborn, United States of America during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A newly manufactured aircraft crashed during a local test flight at Dearborn-Ford Airport, killing all four crew members after losing control upon landing.
What happened
The incident occurred while the flight crew was conducting a local test flight in the vicinity of Dearborn-Ford Airport. The team consisted of two pilots and two engineers. During the landing phase, one of the wings made contact with the ground. This impact caused the aircraft to go out of control, leading to a crash. All four individuals on board were killed in the accident.
Findings
The specific circumstances surrounding the wing strike are not detailed in the available records. However, it is noted that this particular airframe had been completed only five days prior to the fatal incident.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…