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August 11, 1983 · Stinson 108-3 · N12HK
Temecula, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Temecula, CA
Aircraft
Stinson 108-3
Tail Number
N12HK
Operator
Aviation Facilities
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX83FA382
A STINSON 108-3, N12HK, PILOTED BY A PRIVATE PLT, & A CESSNA 152, N46757, PILOTED BY A STUDENT PLT, COLLIDED WHILE BOTH ACFT WERE RUISING AT 5500 FT MSL. THE PRIVATE PLT (OF N12HK) REPORTED HE WAS ON A MAGNETIC HEADING 130 DEG & WAS INDICATING 92 MPH (ABOUT 80 KTS). THE STUDENT PLT (N46757), STATED HE WAS TRACKING A VOR RADIAL, HEADING ABOUT 150 DEG, & WAS INDICATING 95 KTS. NEITHER PLT SAW THE OTHER ACFT BEFORE IMPACT. DURING THE COLLISION, THE PROPELLER OF THE CESSNA 152 STRUCK THE LEFT MAIN GEAR & LOWER FUSELAGE SKIN OF THE STINSON 108-3. THE STINSON PLT CONTINUED ON TO RAMONA, CA & LANDED WITH SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE ENG OF THE CESSNA QUIT RUNNING, BUT THE PROPELLER CONTINUED TO WINDMILL. THE STUDENT CLOSED THE MIXTURE SO THAT THE ENG WOULD NOT RESTART & MADE A SUCCESSFUL FORCED LANDING AT THE RANCHO ARPT AT TEMECULA, CA. THE CESSNA SUSTAINED MAINOR DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER, SPINNER, ENG COWLING & LEADING EDGE OF THE RIGHT WING.
Full Narrative
A STINSON 108-3, N12HK, PILOTED BY A PRIVATE PLT, & A CESSNA 152, N46757, PILOTED BY A STUDENT PLT, COLLIDED WHILE BOTH ACFT WERE RUISING AT 5500 FT MSL. THE PRIVATE PLT (OF N12HK) REPORTED HE WAS ON A MAGNETIC HEADING 130 DEG & WAS INDICATING 92 MPH (ABOUT 80 KTS). THE STUDENT PLT (N46757), STATED HE WAS TRACKING A VOR RADIAL, HEADING ABOUT 150 DEG, & WAS INDICATING 95 KTS. NEITHER PLT SAW THE OTHER ACFT BEFORE IMPACT. DURING THE COLLISION, THE PROPELLER OF THE CESSNA 152 STRUCK THE LEFT MAIN GEAR & LOWER FUSELAGE SKIN OF THE STINSON 108-3. THE STINSON PLT CONTINUED ON TO RAMONA, CA & LANDED WITH SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE ENG OF THE CESSNA QUIT RUNNING, BUT THE PROPELLER CONTINUED TO WINDMILL. THE STUDENT CLOSED THE MIXTURE SO THAT THE ENG WOULD NOT RESTART & MADE A SUCCESSFUL FORCED LANDING AT THE RANCHO ARPT AT TEMECULA, CA. THE CESSNA SUSTAINED MAINOR DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER, SPINNER, ENG COWLING & LEADING EDGE OF THE RIGHT WING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest AirportRancho California (5nm NNE)
Runway0
Runway Length3465 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-3
Tail NumberN12HK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Facilities
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-165 · Reciprocating · 165 | Lycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC