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January 21, 1995 · Stinson 108-2 · N9359K

Lodi, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 21, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lodi, CA
Aircraft
Stinson 108-2
Tail Number
N9359K
Operator
David E Hennington
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA083

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.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind wind condition and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway.

Full Narrative

On January 21, 1995, at 1205 Pacific standard time, a Stinson 108-2, N9359K, operated by the pilot, ground looped and nosed over during landing rollout on runway 26 at the Lodi (uncontrolled) Airport, Lodi, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight. The airplane was substantially damaged. Neither the private pilot nor the two passengers was injured. The flight originated from Livermore, California, at 1130. According to the deputy sheriff who responded to the accident site, the pilot informed him that he should not have made a downwind landing. The airplane came to rest in a ditch adjacent to the south side of the runway. On January 23, 1995, the pilot verbally reported to the National Transportation Safety Board that he was not certain what the wind direction was when he landed. He estimated, however, that he experienced approximately a 10-knot crosswind. Thereafter, the airplane went into the ditch. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with his airplane. Subsequently, in the pilot's completed Aircraft Accident Report, he indicated that at the time of the accident the wind was from the south between 8 and 10 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:05 PST
Nearest AirportLODI (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length3085 ft
Runway Width42 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108-2
Tail NumberN9359K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid E Hennington
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-165-B3 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data