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August 7, 2005 · Stinson L-5G · N2584B

Gallup, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gallup, NM
Aircraft
Stinson L-5G
Tail Number
N2584B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN05CA122

The winds were calm as the pilot made a three point landing on runway 06. He held full aft elevator as the airplane rolled out, but then it veered left off the side of the runway and into the grass. The pilot added power but the airplane ground looped and nosed down. The pilot said that when he took off from the departure airport, the contents of his flight bag spilled onto the rear floor. He surmised that some of the items may have interfered with the flight controls.

NTSB Probable Cause

an on-ground loss of control due to the flight controls becoming jammed because the pilot failed to properly secure his flight bag.

Full Narrative

On August 7, 2005, approximately 0945 mountain daylight time, a Stinson L-5G, N2584B, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged when it ground looped during landing at Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP), Gallup, New Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated at Cottonwood, Arizona, approximately 0600, and was en route to Gallup, New Mexico. The pilot said that the winds were calm as he made a three point landing on runway 06. He held full aft elevator as the airplane rolled out, but then it veered left off the side of the runway and into the grass. The pilot added power but the airplane ground looped and nosed down. The pilot said that when he took off from Cottonwood, Arizona, the contents of his flight bag spilled onto the rear floor. He surmised that some of the items may have interfered with the flight controls. Postaccident inspection by an FAA inspector revealed that one of the outer wing spars was broken, the fuselage and cowling showed signs of structural damage, and the outer spar on the left wing was broken.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 MDT
Nearest AirportGallup Municipal (0nm)
Runway06
Runway Length7316 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson L-5G
Tail NumberN2584B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · Unknown · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data