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May 21, 2000 · Stinson 108-1 · N8398K

Los Angeles, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Aircraft
Stinson 108-1
Tail Number
N8398K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX00LA200

During landing rollout the pilot's right foot slipped off the rudder pedal. The pilot's tennis shoe became lodged beneath the pedal and he was unable to dislodge it. Directional control was lost, and the airplane ground looped.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout due to the pilot's foot becoming wedged under a rudder pedal, which restricted its movement.

Full Narrative

On May 21, 2000, at 1238 hours Pacific daylight time, a Stinson 108-1, N8398K, owned and operated by the pilot, experienced a loss of control during landing rollout on runway 12 at the Whiteman Airport, Los Angeles, California. The airplane ground looped and was substantially damaged. The airline transport pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight, which was performed under 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated from Whiteman about 1235. The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that he performed a normal landing and touched down on the runway numbers. Thereafter, his right foot slipped off the rudder pedal and his tennis shoe became wedged beneath it. Despite his efforts, he was unable to immediately dislodge his foot, and he lost control of the conventional gear airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:38 PDT
Nearest AirportWhiteman Airport (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length4120 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108-1
Tail NumberN8398K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · A4-150-B3 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:38
Weather SourceWFAC

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