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May 9, 1986 · Stinson 108-3 · N994C
Riverside, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Riverside, CA
Aircraft
Stinson 108-3
Tail Number
N994C
Operator
William H William
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA216
THE CFI REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON RUNWAY 24, AT FLA-BOB AIRPORT, RIVERSIDE, CA, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO 'DRIFT TO THE RIGHT.' THE CFI APPLIED LEFT RUDDER TO CORRECT THE EXCURSION BUT HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE RUDDER BAR AND BECAME LODGED AGAINST THE BAR AND FLOOR. THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED THE RIGHT TURN AND THE LEFT WING CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE SURFACE WINDS WERE FROM THE RIGHT OF THE NOSE ABT 20 DEG AT ABOUT 7 KNOTS. THE EFFECTIVE CROSSWIND COMPONENT WAS LESS THAN 3 KNOTS. THE CFI DID NOT REPORT ANY AIRPLANE MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS AND/OR FAILURES.
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THE CFI REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON RUNWAY 24, AT FLA-BOB AIRPORT, RIVERSIDE, CA, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO 'DRIFT TO THE RIGHT.' THE CFI APPLIED LEFT RUDDER TO CORRECT THE EXCURSION BUT HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE RUDDER BAR AND BECAME LODGED AGAINST THE BAR AND FLOOR. THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED THE RIGHT TURN AND THE LEFT WING CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE SURFACE WINDS WERE FROM THE RIGHT OF THE NOSE ABT 20 DEG AT ABOUT 7 KNOTS. THE EFFECTIVE CROSSWIND COMPONENT WAS LESS THAN 3 KNOTS. THE CFI DID NOT REPORT ANY AIRPLANE MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS AND/OR FAILURES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 PDT
Nearest AirportFla-Bob (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-3
Tail NumberN994C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam H William
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 4ACG199H3 · Reciprocating · 113
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC