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March 15, 2006 · Stinson 108-1 · N8947K
Limon, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Limon, CO
Aircraft
Stinson 108-1
Tail Number
N8947K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN06CA049
During landing on runway 16, the pilot felt a strong gust of wind push the airplane to the right. The pilot then applied power in an attempt to abort the landing. Subsequently, the airplane impacted a drainage ditch approximately 40 feet to the right of the runway, and the airplane came to rest upright. The pilot reported the wind from 190 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 24 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing resulting in an impact with a ditch. Contributing factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions during landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he felt a strong gust of wind push the airplane to the right during landing on runway 16. The pilot then applied power in an attempt to abort the landing. Subsequently, the airplane impacted a drainage ditch approximately 40 feet to the right of the runway, and the airplane came to rest upright. The pilot reported the wind from 190 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 24 knots. At 0955, the Limon Muncipal Airport, Limon, Colorado, automated surface observing system reported the wind from 210 degrees at 24 knots, gusting to 34 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 MST
Nearest AirportLimon Muni (0nm)
Runway16
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-1
Tail NumberN8947K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-150 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0