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May 13, 2002 · Stinson 108-3 · N2243M

Tuscaloosa, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Aircraft
Stinson 108-3
Tail Number
N2243M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL02LA098

During the landing roll the pilot lost directional control of the airplane, and veered off to the right of the runway.The right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane reentered the runway and ground looped. No mechanical problems were reported by the pilot.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilots loss of directional control during landing roll, and subsequent inadvertent ground loop.

Full Narrative

On May 13, 2002, at 1359 central daylight time, a Stinson 108-3, N2243M, owned and operated by a commercial pilot, lost directional control, and collapsed the main landing gear during landing roll at Tuscaloosa Municipal Airport, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the pilot and three passengers were not injured. The flight departed Marianna, Florida, at 1240 eastern daylight time. According to the pilot, he was on a cross-country flight from Marianna, Florida, to Fayetteville, Alabama, when he became concerned about the fuel consumption of his airplane. He decided to divert to Tuscaloosa Municipal Airport. During the approach to Tuscaloosa he lost radio communication with the air traffic control tower. The pilot conducted the necessary radio out procedures, and landed on runway 22. During the landing roll, the pilot stated he lost control of the airplane, and veered off the right of runway 22. The right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane reentered the runway and ground looped. Examination of the airplane revealed, the right main landing gear was collapsed. The right wing spars and stringers were buckled. The fuselage was also buckled from the horizontal stabilizer forward to the cabin area. No flight control or mechanical malfunctions were reported.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:59 CDT
Nearest AirportTuscaloosa Muni (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length6499 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108-3
Tail NumberN2243M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-435-C · Reciprocating · 195
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 13 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time18:59
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data