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March 8, 1999 · Stinson 108-1 · N8470K

Santa Rosa, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Rosa, NM
Aircraft
Stinson 108-1
Tail Number
N8470K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN99LA050

The pilot landed on runway 26, and was turning to taxi to the tie-down area. He said that a gust of wind blew the airplane over onto its back. Both wings were damaged and the vertical stabilizer was bent. The airport manager reported that the wind was 270 degrees at 25 knots, with gusts to 35 knots, at the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The unfavorable wind gust which inverted the airplane while taxiing.

Full Narrative

On March 8, 1999, approximately 1040 mountain standard time, a Stinson 108-1, N6470K, was substantially damaged during taxiing at the Santa Rosa Municipal Airport, Santa Rosa, New Mexico. The private pilot, the sole occupant in the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was being operated by the owner under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight which originated from Hereford, Texas, approximately 70 minutes before the accident. No flight plan had been filed. According to the pilot, he had just landed on runway 26 and was turning to taxi to the tie-down area. He said that a gust of wind blew the airplane over onto its back. Both wings were damaged and the vertical stabilizer was bent. The airport manager reported that the wind was 270 degrees at 25 knots, with gusts to 35 knots, at the time of the accident. The previous owner reported that the pilot purchased the airplane in February of 1998. FAA records indicate that the pilot received his private pilot certificate on April 30, 1998. The Investigator-In-Charge (IIC) made several attempts to talk with the pilot, which were not successful. The IIC could not determine how many hours the pilot had in the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 MST
Nearest AirportSanta Rosa Municipal Apt (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108-1
Tail NumberN8470K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-150-B3 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 27 kt, gusting 32 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data