N9872 is a 1929 Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR B-4000. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 3 seats, powered by a Cont Motor W670 series rated at 250 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Wilmington, DE. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jul 1966. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2023. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 97 years old
- Only 4 Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR B-4000 here
2023
1966
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According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped biplane, during the fourth landing roll of the day, the airplane "fish tailed" to the right and he was not able to maintain directional control. The airplane ground looped to the left on the runway, the right main landing gear collapsed and the lower right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower right wing and wing strut.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation.
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