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January 19, 1990 · Stinson 108-3 · N551C
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 19, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Stinson 108-3
Tail Number
N551C
Operator
Someville James
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA030
THE PLT TOOK OFF AT NIGHT ON A LOCAL PROFICIENCY FLT. HE RPRTD THAT WHILE IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN TO PRACTICE LANDINGS, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE & WIND SHEAR. DURING THE 2ND LANDING, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IN SNOW JUST SHORT OF THE RWY & NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE TO THE RUNWAY ON FINAL APPROACH, AND FAILED TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARK NIGHT, UNFAVORABLE WIND WIND CONDITIONS AND SNOW COVERED TERRAIN.
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THE PLT TOOK OFF AT NIGHT ON A LOCAL PROFICIENCY FLT. HE RPRTD THAT WHILE IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN TO PRACTICE LANDINGS, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE & WIND SHEAR. DURING THE 2ND LANDING, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IN SNOW JUST SHORT OF THE RWY & NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:06 AKST
Nearest AirportMERRILL (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length3999 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-3
Tail NumberN551C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSomeville James
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 165 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 27 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO