4 fatalities

Fatal Crash of New Aircraft During Test Flight at Dearborn-Ford Airport (NC9674)

Dearborn, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

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.

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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.