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June 29, 2005 · Stinson 108-2 · N8000K

Prescott, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Prescott, AZ
Aircraft
Stinson 108-2
Tail Number
N8000K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX05LA220

The airplane ground looped during the landing rollout on runway 21L. The pilot said that during the landing rollout he experienced a strong pull toward the right. He then applied left rudder to counteract the right pulling force. Shortly thereafter, the airplane turned off the paved runway to the left, at which time the right main landing gear wheel dug into the turf causing the right wing tip to come down and strike the ground. The airplane's final resting position was opposite the direction of the landing. An aviation routine weather report issued for Prescott at 1253, reported that the winds were variable at 4 knots. The pilot reported that the turbulence in the traffic pattern was moderate. He checked the windsock prior to landing and observed a southwest wind with some variability in direction. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 2005, about 1145 mountain standard time, a Stinson 108-2, N8000K, ground looped during landing rollout at the Ernest A. Love Field Airport, Prescott, Arizona. The pilot-owner operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot was not injured; the airplane was substantially damaged. The personal cross-country flight departed Falcon Field Airport, Mesa, Arizona, about 1038, with a planned destination of Prescott. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan had been filed. In a written statement, the pilot reported that during the landing rollout on 21L, he experienced a strong pull toward the right. He then applied left rudder to counteract the right pulling force. Shortly thereafter, the airplane turned off the paved runway to the left, at which time the right main landing gear wheel dug into the turf causing the right wing tip to come down and strike the ground. The airplane's final resting position was opposite the direction of the landing. The pilot reported that the turbulence in the traffic pattern was moderate. He checked the windsock prior to landing and observed a southwest wind with some variability in direction. An aviation routine weather report (METAR) issued for Prescott at 1253, reported that the winds were variable at 4 knots. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 MST
Nearest AirportErnest A. Love Field Airport (0nm)
Runway21L
Runway Length7550 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108-2
Tail NumberN8000K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-165-B3 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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