Subject: Stinson Accidents
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 21:16:18 -0700
From: "Dagley M.Reeves" <dagley@concentric.net>
To: stinson@aeromar.com

Recently, while working on another project, I ran accross some data that may be of interest. The following is the synopsis of the NTSB accidents for the Stinson 108-x and L-5 series for the past few years. I own a 108-1 and carry my family in it so dont misunderstand my intent. There are some things to learn here as well as some things to watch out for. Use your own judgment as to whether this is appropriate for your members. If you decide not to publish it, then those wishing to have the data may email their request directly to me. I will respond as time permits. Overall, the data sugest that the Stinson is a very safe aircraft. D. Reeves

STINSON ACCIDENTS

108-X and L-5 Series

Stinson Accidents

NTSB Identification: FTW95LA093 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred JAN-14-95 at ROANOKE, TX Aircraft: STINSON 108-2, registration: N9734K Injuries: 2 Serious.

AFTER TAKING OFF AND CLIMBING ABOUT 250-300 FEET, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND "THE PROP QUIT ROTATING." THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY BUT IN THE PROCESS, THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE GROUND AND THE AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED. PARTIAL DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE FAILED TO DISCLOSE WHY THE ENGINE LOST POWER.
Probable Cause LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Index for Jan 1995 | Index of Months

NTSB Identification: LAX95LA083 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred JAN-21-95 at LODI, CA Aircraft: STINSON 108-2, registration: N9359K Injuries: 3 Uninjured.

THE PILOT MADE A TRAFFIC PATTERN APPROACH AND LANDED USING RUNWAY 26. DURING ROLLOUT, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED AN ESTIMATED 10 KNOT LEFT CROSSWIND FROM ABOUT 180 DEGREES. THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY, ENTERED A DITCH AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD NOT EXPEREINCED ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS AIRPLANE. THE PILOT REPORTED TO A RESPONDING SHERIFF THAT HE HAD LANDED DOWNWIND.
Probable Cause the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind wind condition and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway.

NTSB Identification: NYC95LA096 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred APR-23-95 at CLARION, PA Aircraft: STINSON 108-2, registration: N978D Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL A GUST OF WIND TURNED THE AIRPLANE TO THE LEFT. HE APPLIED RIGHT BRAKE FOR CORRECTION, BUT THIS WAS INEFFECTIVE. THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND NOSED OVER. POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT BOTH BRAKE PEDALS WERE SPONGY. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE RIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED SLIGHTLY AND THEN REAPPLIED, IT WOULD BOTTOM OUT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. Probable Cause A PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

NTSB Identification: ANC95LA091 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred JUN-30-95 at SHISHMAREF, AK Aircraft: STINSON 108-2, registration: N9600K Injuries: 2 Uninjured.

THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF WITH HIS TAILWHEEL AIRPLANE FROM A ROUGH, PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. HE SAID THE AIRPLANE WAS BOUNCING DURING THE PRETAKEOFF TAXI, AND HE WAS UNABLE TO READ THE CHECKLIST. HE SAID HE NEGLECTED TO LOWER THE WING FLAPS, AND THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO BECOME AIRBORNE BEFORE RUNNING OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSING OVER. THE PILOT ATTRIBUTED THE ACCIDENT TO HIS FORGETTING TO LOWER THE FLAPS. HE ALSO NOTED THAT GUSTING WINDS AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY WERE CAUSING LOCALIZED DOWNDRAFTS.
Probable Cause FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, WHILE THERE WAS SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO LOWER THE FLAPS FOR TAKEOFF.

NTSB Identification: ANC95LA099 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred JUL-06-95 at ANCHORAGE, AK Aircraft: STINSON 108-2, registration: N257C Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT DURING THE FIRST ATTEMPT TO TAKE OFF. THE PILOT STATED SHE ATTRIBUTED THIS TO WIND GUSTS FROM THE WEST (LEFT). DURING THE SECOND ATTEMPT TO TAKE OFF, THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT AGAIN AND DEPARTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, TOWARD SOME PARKED AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED DOWN. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM 310 DEGREES AT 4 KNOTS.
Probable Cause THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT SWERVE, AND THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKE PRESSURE, WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE DOWN CONDITION.

NTSB Identification: LAX95LA260 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred JUL-21-95 at ELKO, NV Aircraft: STINSON L-5E, registration: N31853 Injuries: 2 Minor.

THE STUDENT PILOT MADE A NORMAL LANDING ON RUNWAY 12 WHEN THE AIRCRAFT VEERED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT. THE INSTRUCTOR IN THE BACK SEAT TOOK OVER THE CONTROLS AND APPLIED LEFT RUDDER WITH NO EFFECT. THE AIRCRAFT PROCEEDED OFF THE RUNWAY AND THE INSTRUCTOR APPLIED POWER TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT WHERE IT NOSED OVER. BOTH PILOTS REPORTED NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE WIND AT THE TIME WAS FROM 200 DEGREES AT 5 KNOTS. Probable Cause the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot in taking timely corrective action.

NTSB Identification: SEA95LA164 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred JUL-28-95 at DEER PARK, WA Aircraft: STINSON 108-2, registration: N40191 Injuries: 2 Serious.

THE PILOT STATED HE WAS CIRCLING THE PASSENGER'S HOUSE AT ABOUT 800 FT WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO ADD POWER, BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND. HE COULD NOT GET THE ENGINE TO RESTART, AND ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING TO THE 1,300-FT AIRSTRIP IN THE PASSENGER'S FIELD. THE PASSENGER STATED THAT THE PILOT TRIED TO DO A FORCED WHEEL-LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT CROSSED THE THRESHOLD BETWEEN 70 TO 80 MPH, AND MOMENTARILY TOUCHED DOWN ON THE MAIN GEAR ABOUT 200 FEET DOWN THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT THEN BOUNCED ABOUT 30 FEET INTO THE AIR, AND CAME DOWN HARD ON THE MAIN GEAR ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN THE RUNWAY, COLLAPSING THE MAIN GEAR. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE ALWAYS MAKES FULL-STALL LANDINGS IN THE STINSON, AND DOES NOT FEEL THAT HE IS PROFICIENT AT WHEEL-LANDINGS. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE AND ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY PRECRASH DISCREPANCIES.
Probable Cause A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF PROFICIENCY IN WHEEL-LANDINGS.

NTSB Identification: CHI95LA299 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred AUG-19-95 at TRIBUNE, KS Aircraft: STINSON 108-3, registration: N6911M Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE LANDING, THE AIRPLANE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE THEN APPLIED EXCESSIVE LEFT BRAKE WHICH CAUSED THE TAILWHEEL AIRPLANE TO NOSE OVER.
Probable Cause the pilot's use of excessive braking during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.

NTSB Identification: NYC96LA028 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred NOV-26-95 at SOUTHBRIDGE, MA Aircraft: STINSON 108-2, registration: N344C Injuries: 1 Serious, 2 Minor.

During cruise flight, the pilot observed a loss of engine power. He performed emergency procedures; however, the engine continued to lose power. The pilot made a forced landing during which the airplane collided with trees. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed the engine crankshaft was separated into three pieces. An inspector stated, "The failed crankshaft has evidence of a fatigue fracture...." Probable Cause fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.

NTSB Identification: FTW96LA077 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred DEC-27-95 at LAKE DALLAS, TX Aircraft: Stinson ST-108-2, registration: N135C Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 Uninjured.

The pilot reported that after takeoff, while climbing through 500 feet AGL, the engine "experienced a dramatic and immediate power loss (70-80%) and began surging, all in the low RPM range." During the emergency descent, he decided to "ditch under control" in a lake to avoid descending into a residential area. Both occupants exited the airplane after the water landing, and swam to shore. The airplane subsequently submerged. During an engine teardown by the owner, it was discovered that the #6 connecting rod had "failed."
Probable Cause the failure of the #6 connecting rod assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing which resulted in a water landing.

1994 Stinson Acccidents

NTSB Identification: LAX94LA093 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred JAN-13-94 at RUBIDOUX, CA Aircraft: STINSON 108-1, registration: N8286K Injuries: 2 Uninjured.

The pilot said that there were no mechanical malfunctions of the aircraft. The pilot reported that the winds during the takeoff on runway 6 were from 340 degrees at 20 knots, with higher gusts to 25 knots. Just after liftoff, the aircraft began drifting to the right and the pilot said he could not correct the ground track before the aircraft collided with a chain link fence which borders the airport. The fence was located about 60 feet from the edge of the runway.
Probable Cause the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing cross wind condition.

NTSB Identification: LAX94LA128 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred FEB-19-94 at REDLANDS, CA Aircraft: STINSON 108-3, registration: N6009M Injuries: 1 Fatal.

A GROUND WITNESS OBSERVED THE AIRPLANE AT NIGHT, FLYING TOWARD THE AIRPORT AT A LOW ALTITUDE IN VFR CONDITIONS. SOON THEREAFTER, IT STRUCK A 45-FOOT-HIGH POWERLINE & CRASHED. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ABOUT 3-3/4 MILES WEST OF THE AIRPORT. AN EXAM OF THE WRECKAGE DISCLOSED NO EVIDENCE OF A PREEXISTING AIRFRAME OR ENGINE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE. THE PILOT'S PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE CONTAINED AN ENDORSEMENT THAT RESTRICTED HIM FROM FLYING AT NIGHT, SINCE HE HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY NIGHT INSTRUCTION BEFORE APPLYING FOR THE CERTIFICATE. A TOXICOLOGY CHECK OF HIS BLOOD SHOWED AN ALCOHOL LEVEL OF 0.18%.
Probable Cause THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL, WHICH LED TO HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATION FOR FLYING AT NIGHT.

NTSB Identification: CHI94LA163 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred MAY-15-94 at KETTLE RIVER, MN Aircraft: STINSON 108-2, registration: N9761K Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

THE PILOT REPORTED THE ENGINE LOST RPM, SPUTTERED AND STOPPED ABOUT 10-12 SECONDS AFTER TAKEOFF. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK SOME TREES DURING THE FORCED LANDING. FAA INSPECTORS WHO EXAMINED THE AIRPLANE COULD FIND NO ENGINE ANOMALY WHICH WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 51 DEGREES, AND THE DEW POINT WAS 43 DEGREES. THESE TEMPERATURE/DEW POINT CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR SERIOUS CARBURETOR ICING. THE PILOT STATED HE DID A CARBURETOR HEAT CHECK ON RUN-UP. THE FAA INSPECTOR WHO EXAMINED THE WRECKAGE REPORTED THE CARBURETOR HEAT WAS IN THE "OFF" POSITION.
Probable Cause THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. THE CARBURETOR ICING WEATHER CONDITION WAS A FACTOR.

NTSB Identification: SEA94LA173 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred JUL-07-94 at IONE, WA Aircraft: STINSON 108-3, registration: N6276M Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

WHILE ATTEMPTING A LANDING, THE "EXTREMELY TIRED" PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE TAILWHEEL EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT, AND DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. AFTER GOING OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED TREES, AND SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Probable Cause THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE THE PILOT'S FATIGUE, AND TREES NEAR THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.

NTSB Identification: ANC94LA108 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred AUG-03-94 at SALCHA, AK Aircraft: STINSON 108, registration: N97294 Injuries: 2 Uninjured.

THE PRIVATE PILOT WITH 65 TOTAL FLIGHT HOURS AND 4.8 HOURS IN THE SPECIFIC MAKE/MODEL WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND HIS AIRPLANE AT A PRIVATE GRASS STRIP. ON INITIAL TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED INTO THE AIR. THE PLANE'S LEFT WING STRUCK SOME BRUSH AND THE MAIN LANDING GEAR CONTACTED THE RUNWAY AGAIN. THE PILOT REDUCED THE PLANE'S ENGINE POWER TO IDLE AND APPLIED THE WHEEL BRAKES AT WHICH TIME THE PLANE NOSED OVER.
Probable Cause THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE SPECIFIC MAKE/MODEL/TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.

NTSB Identification: SEA94LA204 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred AUG-04-94 at BEND, OR Aircraft: STINSON 108-3, registration: N6276M Injuries: 1 Minor.

THE PILOT MADE TWO APPROACHES TO THE AIRPORT IN AN ATTEMPT TO LAND. BOTH TIMES, SHE MADE GO-AROUNDS. DURING THE SECOND GO-AROUND, THE PILOT DID NOT SHUT OFF THE CARBURETOR HEAT. SHE NOTED A DECREASE IN ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND THAT THE AIRPLANE WOULD NOT CLIMB. SHE DECIDED TO PERFORM A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A FIELD. HOWEVER, DURING THE LANDING, THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED ROUGH TERRAIN AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AFTER THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY EVIDENCE OF PREIMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION. THE CARBURETOR HEAT VALVE WAS FOUND IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Probable Cause IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: ROUGH TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

NTSB Identification: ANC94LA117 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred AUG-30-94 at ANCHORAGE, AK Aircraft: STINSON 108-1, registration: N9130K Injuries: 2 Uninjured.

THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT AND COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING THE FORCED LANDING IN TREE COVERED TERRAIN. THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WOULD BIND WHEN ROTATED AND THERE WERE NO INDENTATIONS AT THE RIGHT, LEFT, OR OFF POSITIONS. THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WOULD REMAIN WHEREVER IT WAS POSITIONED.
Probable Cause THE BINDING IN THE MECHANICAL FUEL SELECTOR VALVE, AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

NTSB Identification: LAX94FA354 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred SEP-05-94 at SHELTER COVE, CA Aircraft: STINSON 108-3, registration: N6446M Injuries: 4 Fatal.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE AIRPLANE TOOK OFF, WITNESSES HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND FROM THE ENGINE, AND THEN THE ENGINE SOUND STOPPED MOMENTARILY AND RESUMED. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A RIGHT 180-DEGREE TURN. WHILE IN THE TURN, ANOTHER POWER INTERRUPTION OCCURRED BEFORE THE ENGINE STOPPED COMPLETELY. GROUND WITNESSES SAID THAT AFTER THE FINAL ENGINE STOPPAGE, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND SPUN INTO THE SHORELINE. HIGH TIDE CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO SHIFT BEFORE IT WAS INSPECTED. THE FUEL PRIMER CONTROL WAS FOUND UNLOCKED AND EXTENDED. THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS FOUND POSITIONED TO THE RIGHT TANK. ALTHOUGH BOTH MAIN FUEL TANKS HAD RUPTURED ON IMPACT, THERE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY MORE FIRE DAMAGE AND HYDRAULIC DEFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE RIGHT MAIN TANK THAN THE LEFT. A COMPUTATION OF FUEL CONSUMPTION INDICATED THAT ABOUT 23 GALLONS OF FUEL HAD BEEN USED SINCE THE AIRPLANE WAS LAST REFUELED. THE CAPACITY OF EACH TANK WAS 23 GALLONS OF USABLE FUEL. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL FAILURE WAS FOUND.
Probable Cause
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, IMPROPER (OR DELAYED) POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR TO THE FULLEST TANK, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A FORCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPIN AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

NTSB Identification: ANC95LA007 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred OCT-19-94 at PALMER, AK Aircraft: STINSON 108-2, registration: N97821 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

THE PILOT WAS LANDING A TUNDRA TIRE EQUIPPED AIRPLANE ON A GLACIER TO PICK UP HUNTING EQUIPMENT. THIS WAS A RETURN FLIGHT TO AN AREA WHERE THE PILOT HAD LANDED PREVIOUSLY. UPON LANDING, THE PILOT REALIZED THAT 6 TO 8 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WAS COVERING THE LANDING AREA. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
Probable Cause THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. SNOW COVERED TERRAIN IN THE LANDING AREA WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Index for Sep 1994 | Index of Months NTSB Identification: LAX94LA008 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred OCT-09-93 at MESA, AZ Aircraft: STINSON 108, registration: NC409 Injuries: 2 Uninjured.

The pilot reported that just after touchdown the aircraft "immediately darted to the left." The pilot was unsuccessful in regaining directional control and the aircraft ground looped off the right side of the runway. As the aircraft entered the dirt area next to the runway pavement, the aircraft nosed over onto its back. An FAA airworthiness inspector examined the aircraft and reported that one of the three bolts which secures the left wheel halves together had backed out of its associated lock nut. The protruding bolt head contacted the brake caliper and subsequently locked the wheel. An examination of the maintenance records revealed that the wheel halves were last split about two years prior to the accident when a new tire was installed. Probable Cause a loose wheel half bolt, due to the inadequate maintenance inspection of the aircraft.

NTSB Identification: FTW93LA225 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred AUG-01-93 at OSCEOLA, AR Aircraft: STINSON 108-3, registration: N4021C Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

DURING THE TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB, THE RIGHT HALF OF THE ENGINE COWLING CAME LOOSE. THE PILOT STATED TO THE INVESTIGATOR IN CHARGE THAT HE IMPROPERLY LATCHED THE COWLING ON THE PREFLIGHT. A TURN WAS INITIATED TOWARD THE AIRPORT AND ON A 45 DEGREE ANGLE TO THE RUNWAY THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.
Probable Cause INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE IMPROPER LATCHING OF THE ENGINE COWLING BY THE PILOT AND HIS INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. NTSB Identification: ANC93LA140 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred AUG-08-93 at NEAR SKWENTNA, AK Aircraft: STINSON 108-2, registration: N97978 Injuries: 2 Uninjured.

THE PILOT, WHO HAD 5 HOURS EXPERIENCE IN MAKE/MODEL, MISJUDGED THE LENGTH OF TAKEOFF RUN NEEDED BY HIS NEWLY-ACQUIRED FLOAT PLANE. ABORTING THE TAKEOFF ATTEMPT, THE PILOT ELECTED TO DITCH IN A SWAMP AT THE END OF THE LAKE.
Probable Cause THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE PARTICULAR AIRCRAFT'S PERFORMANCE.

NTSB Identification: BFO93LA104 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred JUL-03-93 at CULPEPER, VA Aircraft: STINSON 108-1, registration: N9014K Injuries: 1 Minor.

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUWNAY DURING LANDING ROLLOUT AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH. HE STATED THAT HE APPLIED LEFT RUDDER AND BRAKE "TO NO AVAIL". AN INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.
Probable Cause THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT INCLUDE A DITCH.

NTSB Identification: ANC93LA094 For details, refer to NTSB Imaging System

Accident occurred JUN-17-93 at DRY CREEK, AK Aircraft: STINSON 108-2, registration: N318C Injuries: 2 Uninjured.

THE PILOT STATED THE ACCELERATION DURING TAKEOFF WAS SLOW BECAUSE THE RUNWAY WAS WET AND SOFT. THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE AND CLEARED THE TREES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO SETTLE INTO THE TREES AND THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A TREE AND THE AIRPLANE CRASHED. THE PILOT STATED HE THOUGHT THE ENGINE WAS NOT DEVELOPING FULL POWER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE RUN REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURES.
Probable Cause THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Index for Jun 1993 | Index of Months

NTSB Identification: SEA93LA117 For details, refer to NTSB microfiche number 50704A

Accident occurred MAY-21-93 at BRIGHAM CITY, UT Aircraft: STINSON 108-1, registration: N8589K Injuries: 1 Fatal, 2 Minor.

THE PIC INITIATED A TAKEOFF FROM A RUNWAY INTERSECTION, LIFTED OFF PREMATURELY, AND THE ACFT SETTLED BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY. THE PIC CONTINUED THE TAKEOFF AND LIFTED OFF AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE ACFT SETTLED SLIGHTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND BEGAN A SHALLOW CLIMB. WHEN THE ACFT APPROACHED POWER LINES AT AN ALTITUDE TOO LOW TO CLEAR THE WIRES, THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TURN TO AVOID IMPACT. THE LEFT WING STRUCK POWER LINES LOCATED ABOUT 2500 FT FROM THE END OF THE RUNWAY, AND THE ACFT DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED AND IMPACTED THE GROUND.
Probable Cause THE PREMATURE LIFTOFF BY THE PIC AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER RATE OF CLIMB. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE FAILURE OF THE PIC TO USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY, AND TRANSMISSION WIRES.

NTSB Identification: NYC93LA070 For details, refer to NTSB microfiche number 50481A

Accident occurred APR-06-93 at NORRIDGEWOCK, ME Aircraft: STINSON 108-2, registration: N8775K Injuries: 2 Uninjured.

A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR OFFERED TO GIVE INSTRUCTION, IN A TAILWHEEL AIRPLANE, TO A RATED COMMERCIAL PILOT WHO HAD NOT FLOWN IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL PRIOR TO THIS FLIGHT. THE RATED PILOT RECEIVING INSTRUCTION WAS SEATED IN THE LEFT SEAT OF THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH BRAKES ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHERE THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WAS SEATED. POWER WAS APPLIED AND THE AIRPLANE ACCELERATED. THE RATED PILOT ON THE CONTROLS DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE LEFT VEER WITH RUDDER. THE AIRPLANE LEFT THE RUNWAY, WAS CAUGHT IN A SNOW BANK AND NOSED OVER.
Probable Cause THE PILOT AT THE CONTROLS FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR PROVIDED INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE PILOT AT THE CONTROLS HAD NO FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRPLANE BEING FLOWN.

NTSB Identification: CHI93LA085 For details, refer to NTSB microfiche number 48267A

Accident occurred FEB-02-93 at OMAHA, NE Aircraft: STINSON 108-3, registration: N6402M Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

THE PILOT COMMENCED TAKEOFF ON A NARROW RUNWAY WITH A LEFT CROSSWIND COMPONENT. THE AIRPLANE ANGLED LEFT. THE PILOT CORRECTED ALIGNMENT WITH RIGHT RUDDER AND BRAKE, BUT WAS LEFT OF CENTERLINE. WHEN HE RELEASED RIGHT BRAKE, THE AIRPLANE ANGLED LEFT INTO SNOW AT THE RUNWAY EDGE AND NOSED OVER.
Probable Cause THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

NTSB Identification: SEA93LA054 For details, refer to NTSB microfiche number 50535A

Accident occurred JAN-16-93 at FRUIT HEIGHTS, UT Aircraft: STINSON 108-2, registration: N8004K Injuries: 1 Fatal.