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June 29, 1987 · Stinson 108-1 · N8399K
West Palm Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
Aircraft
Stinson 108-1
Tail Number
N8399K
Operator
Alexis D Smith
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA87LA193
WHILE ON AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLT DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE ACFT BEGAN TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. THE STUDENT PLT CORRECTED THE DRIFT WITH LEFT RUDDER, HOWEVER HE THEN ADDED FULL POWER. THE ACFT THEN GROUND LOOPED TO THE LEFT, DURING WHICH THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED.
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WHILE ON AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLT DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE ACFT BEGAN TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. THE STUDENT PLT CORRECTED THE DRIFT WITH LEFT RUDDER, HOWEVER HE THEN ADDED FULL POWER. THE ACFT THEN GROUND LOOPED TO THE LEFT, DURING WHICH THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 EDT
Nearest AirportPalm Beach County Park (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length3485 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-1
Tail NumberN8399K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlexis D Smith
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-150 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 69 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:48
Weather SourceWFAC