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May 9, 1987 · Stinson 108-1 · N9016K
Idaho Falls, ID
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
May 9, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Aircraft
Stinson 108-1
Tail Number
N9016K
Operator
Delaine G Bowen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
SEA87IA093
DURING A GO AROUND THE PILOT DECIDED TO ATTEMPT TO RELAND THE AIRCRAFT. GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS EXISTED AT THE TIME AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST DURING WHICH THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED INTO A GROUND LOOP MANEUVER AND THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT SEPARATED. THE PILOT'S FLIGHT RECORDS INDICATED THAT HE HAD EXECUTED ONLY 4 LANDINGS IN THE MAKE/MODEL AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 8 MONTHS.
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DURING A GO AROUND THE PILOT DECIDED TO ATTEMPT TO RELAND THE AIRCRAFT. GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS EXISTED AT THE TIME AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST DURING WHICH THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED INTO A GROUND LOOP MANEUVER AND THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT SEPARATED. THE PILOT'S FLIGHT RECORDS INDICATED THAT HE HAD EXECUTED ONLY 4 LANDINGS IN THE MAKE/MODEL AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 8 MONTHS.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time17:31 MDT
Nearest AirportFanning Field (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length5175 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-1
Tail NumberN9016K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorDelaine G Bowen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-150 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 22 kt, gusting 33 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:37
Weather SourceWFAC