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June 18, 1993 · Stinson 108-2 · N318C

Dry Creek, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Dry Creek, AK
Aircraft
Stinson 108-2
Tail Number
N318C
Operator
Cox Larry K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC93LA094

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.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Full Narrative

On June 17, 1993, at 2145 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Stinson 108-2 airplane, N318C, registered to and operated by the Pilot-in-Command, crashed during the initial climb after takeoff from Dry Creek Airstrip, Dry Creek, Alaska. The personal flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 91, was departing Dry Creek for a local flight. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. There were no injuries to the Pilot-in- Command or the passenger and the airplane was substantially damaged. According to the Pilot-in-Command, the ground run was sluggish because of the soft runway conditions. He used runway 25 which runs uphill 10 feet over the 3200 foot length. The airplane lifted off at mid field and the Pilot had to lower the nose to gain airspeed. The airplane cleared the 20 to 25 foot high trees at the end of the runway and again the Pilot lowered the nose to gain airspeed. He stated there was no perceptible acceleration. He turned to the right away from rising terrain and continued to mush into the trees. The right wing struck some trees and the airplane turned clockwise and crashed to the ground. The Pilot stated he did not believe the airplane's engine was producing full power. Federal Aviation Administration, Aviation Safety Inspector examined the airplane and the engine and found no reason for a loss in power. Furthermore, the ground run of the engine did not show any problems. The FAA Inspector stated the Pilot told him the engine was running smoothly during the takeoff. He stated that during the runup the engine was developing 2200 RPM. The airplane manual states that 2350 is the maximum RPM. The airplane was equipped with a cruise propeller and the pilot stated that the engine would normally develop 2200 RPM at the beginning of the takeoff and increase to 2300 RPM as the airspeed increased. The Pilot stated he was using a mixture of half aviation fuel and half automotive fuel.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:45 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm WSW
Runway25
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108-2
Tail NumberN318C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCox Larry K
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-165-B3 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 3 kt, gusting 5 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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