# NTSB Accident CHI99FA266
> **Chance Vought F4U-4** · 1999-07-29 · OSHKOSH, WI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI99FA266
- **Event ID:** 20001212X19172
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-07-29
- **Location:** OSHKOSH, WI, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Chance Vought
- **Model:** F4U-4
- **Registration:** N712RD
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot not following the instructions briefed by the formation leader, and the pilot not maintaining clearance from the formation lead airplane.  A factor relating to this accident was the area of restricted visibility in front of the pilot when the airplane sits on its tailwheel.

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