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August 9, 1990 · Stinson 108-1 · N8708K
Fareweel, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fareweel, AK
Aircraft
Stinson 108-1
Tail Number
N8708K
Operator
Don Virgil Puckett
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA140
THE PRIVATE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AIRPLANE FLEW FOR ABOUT 600 FEET THEN SETTLED DOWN INTO THE BUSHES. HE ATTRIBUTED THIS TO A GUSTY 10-15 KNOT TAILWIND. THE AVAILABLE TAKEOFF AREA WAS ABOUT 500 FEET LONG. THE PILOT'S LAST BFR WAS IN 1981, AND FAA MEDICAL WAS IN 1984.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO TAKEOFF DOWNWIND.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AIRPLANE FLEW FOR ABOUT 600 FEET THEN SETTLED DOWN INTO THE BUSHES. HE ATTRIBUTED THIS TO A GUSTY 10-15 KNOT TAILWIND. THE AVAILABLE TAKEOFF AREA WAS ABOUT 500 FEET LONG. THE PILOT'S LAST BFR WAS IN 1981, AND FAA MEDICAL WAS IN 1984.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length700 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-1
Tail NumberN8708K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDon Virgil Puckett
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 50 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO