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August 15, 1999 · Stinson 108-3 · N4072C

Johnson Creek, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Johnson Creek, WI
Aircraft
Stinson 108-3
Tail Number
N4072C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA294

The pilot made a three-point landing between, '...rows of tall corn - approximately 10' high.' The pilot reported that during the landing rollout, he noticed the left wing contacting the corn. The pilot stated that he applied right rudder but the airplane continued to track within the rows of corn. The pilot reported that the airplane subsequently veered into the cornfield, nosed over, and came to rest in an inverted position. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any pre-accident anomalies with the airplane and its control systems.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.

Full Narrative

On July 15, 1999, at 1645 central daylight time, a Stinson 108-3, N4072C, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during an on-ground collision with terrain while landing at a private airstrip (1,900 feet by 45 feet, dry/grass) near Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. The pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries. The flight departed the Palmyra Municipal Airport, Palmyra, Wisconsin, at 1625. According to the pilot's written statement, he made a three-point landing between, "...rows of tall corn - approximately 10' high." The pilot reported that during the landing rollout he noticed the left wing contacting the corn. The pilot stated that he applied right rudder, but the airplane continued to track within the rows of corn. The pilot reported that the airplane subsequently veered into the cornfield, nosed over, coming to rest in an inverted position. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examination of the wreckage did not reveal any pre-accident anomalies with the airplane and its control systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CDT
Nearest AirportIllgen Airstrip (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108-3
Tail NumberN4072C
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 57 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data