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August 19, 1995 · Stinson 108-3 · N6911M
Tribune, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 19, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tribune, KS
Aircraft
Stinson 108-3
Tail Number
N6911M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA299
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.
NTSB 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.
Full Narrative
On August 19, 1995, at 1600 central daylight time (CDT), a Stinson 108-3, N6911M, was substantially damaged while landing at Tribune Municipal Airport, Tribune, Kansas. The pilot reported no injuries. The local 14 CFR Part 91 flight originated from a private airstrip in Tribune, Kansas, at 1545 CDT. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and no flight plan was filed. In a written statement, the pilot reported that after practicing several takeoffs and landings at his private grass strip, he flew to Tribune Municipal Airport to practice several more on an asphalt runway. The pilot stated that during his first landing at Tribune, the airplane pulled to the right after touchdown. "I applied excessive left brake, causing the tailwheel aircraft to nose over," the pilot stated.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MDT
Nearest AirportTribune Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-3
Tail NumberN6911M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-165-B3 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO