(Ron Benell) wrote:

Good morning all

I've just finished building a Hatz Classic biplane which I displayted
at Oshkosh this year and now need to start another project. I've
always had a eye for the GP4 and wonder if there is anyone out there
that has any experience with the airplane. Any structural failures,
resale values, etc etc.

I have wood building experience with a Super Emeraude some years ago
and I'm looking for a project that will take quite a few years to
complete. I just like the building process...

Any comments will be appreciated.

Thanks Ron


Ron,

As a follow-up to my previous post, a search of the NTSB accident
database reveals that there have been three fatal GP-4 accidents
resulting in 5 fatalities. As there have only been a dozen or so GP-4
completions to date, this seems an unusually high percentage. Of
course, the accident reports themselves will tell a more complete
story. I'll let you draw your own conclusions. Here are the links to
the accident reports. Be sure to read the full narratives.

http://www.ntsb.gov/NTSB/brief.asp?e...11X12599&key=1

http://www.ntsb.gov/NTSB/brief.asp?e...12X18712&key=1

http://www.ntsb.gov/NTSB/brief.asp?e...06X00626&key=1


David O -- http://www.AirplaneZone.com