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December 6, 1984 · Stinson 108-2 · N426C
Chino, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 6, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Chino, CA
Aircraft
Stinson 108-2
Tail Number
N426C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA060
WHEN THE PLT RECEIVED LDG INSTRUCTIONS THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS BEING CALM. DURING LDG FLARE ON RWY 26, AT 2 FT AGL, A GUST WAS ENCOUNTERED. THE GUST WAS FROM THE ACFT'S 7 O'CLOCK POSITION & THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE ACFT. HE STATED THAT HE WAS 'JUST ALONG FOR THE RIDE.' THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN & SLID OFF THE RWY. IT THEN WENT INTO A DITCH, COLLIDED WITH A BERM AND NOSED OVER. THE WIND WAS MEASURED AT 100 DEG, 12 KTS. THE PLT HAS 4475 TOTAL FLT HRS & 96 IN THIS MODEL ACFT.
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WHEN THE PLT RECEIVED LDG INSTRUCTIONS THE WIND WAS REPORTED AS BEING CALM. DURING LDG FLARE ON RWY 26, AT 2 FT AGL, A GUST WAS ENCOUNTERED. THE GUST WAS FROM THE ACFT'S 7 O'CLOCK POSITION & THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE ACFT. HE STATED THAT HE WAS 'JUST ALONG FOR THE RIDE.' THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN & SLID OFF THE RWY. IT THEN WENT INTO A DITCH, COLLIDED WITH A BERM AND NOSED OVER. THE WIND WAS MEASURED AT 100 DEG, 12 KTS. THE PLT HAS 4475 TOTAL FLT HRS & 96 IN THIS MODEL ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:53 PST
Nearest AirportCHINO (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length3856 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-2
Tail NumberN426C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 604-165-B3 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 12 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourcePILO