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June 10, 1991 · Cessna 140 · N81074
Kenai, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N81074
Operator
Stanley Joe Kindblade
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC91LA068
ACCORDING TO THE STUDENT PILOT, HE WAS PERFORMING HIS SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT FROM ANCHORAGE, LAKE HOOD STRIP TO KENAI AND RETURN. HE STATED THAT UPON LANDING AT KENAI, WITH THE INTENTIONS OF PERFORMING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING A GUST OF WIND CAUSED RIGHT WING TO GO UP AND THE LEFT CONTACTED THE SURFACE OF THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
ACCORDING TO THE STUDENT PILOT, HE WAS PERFORMING HIS SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT FROM ANCHORAGE, LAKE HOOD STRIP TO KENAI AND RETURN. HE STATED THAT UPON LANDING AT KENAI, WITH THE INTENTIONS OF PERFORMING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING A GUST OF WIND CAUSED RIGHT WING TO GO UP AND THE LEFT CONTACTED THE SURFACE OF THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportKENAI (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length7600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN81074
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStanley Joe Kindblade
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-12F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 8 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:46
Weather SourceWFAC