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December 1, 1982 · Stinson 108-2 · N9415K
Hood River, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 1, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hood River, OR
Aircraft
Stinson 108-2
Tail Number
N9415K
Operator
Tony R Dressel
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA83LA026
THE AIRCRAFT WAS HEAVILY LOADED AND TOOK LONGER THAN NORMAL FOR TAKEOFF. THE ACCELERATION WAS MARGINAL. AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY, WHEN THE PILOT PULLED UP OVER THE WIRES, THE AIRSPEED DECAYED. THE PILOT MANEUVERED TO AVOID HOUSES AND LARGE TREES AND FLEW INTO SMALL TREES WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT CLIMB. THE MOST RECENT ANNUAL INSPECTION WAS DATED 6/11/78. THE AIRCRAFT PREVIOUSLY ENCOUNTERED MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES ON ITS FERRY FLIGHT FROM PALMER, AK, BUT NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED ON THIS FLIGHT. THE PREVIOUS DIFFICULTIES INCLUDED MAGNETO AND BRAKE FAILURES.
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THE AIRCRAFT WAS HEAVILY LOADED AND TOOK LONGER THAN NORMAL FOR TAKEOFF. THE ACCELERATION WAS MARGINAL. AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY, WHEN THE PILOT PULLED UP OVER THE WIRES, THE AIRSPEED DECAYED. THE PILOT MANEUVERED TO AVOID HOUSES AND LARGE TREES AND FLEW INTO SMALL TREES WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT CLIMB. THE MOST RECENT ANNUAL INSPECTION WAS DATED 6/11/78. THE AIRCRAFT PREVIOUSLY ENCOUNTERED MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES ON ITS FERRY FLIGHT FROM PALMER, AK, BUT NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED ON THIS FLIGHT. THE PREVIOUS DIFFICULTIES INCLUDED MAGNETO AND BRAKE FAILURES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 PST
Nearest AirportHood River (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length3040 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-2
Tail NumberN9415K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTony R Dressel
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · GA4-165-B3 · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter0