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April 6, 1993 · Stinson 108-2 · N8775K
Norridgewock, ME
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Norridgewock, ME
Aircraft
Stinson 108-2
Tail Number
N8775K
Operator
Joe Vital
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA070
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.
NTSB 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.
Full Narrative
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCentral Maine (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length3999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-2
Tail NumberN8775K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoe Vital
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-150-B3 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:34
Weather SourceWFAC