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September 8, 2007 · Stinson 108-2 · N228C

Port Townsend, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Port Townsend, WA
Aircraft
Stinson 108-2
Tail Number
N228C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07CA269

The airplane ground looped on landing. The pilot stated that she made normal approach to the destination runway. She noted a slight crosswind from the right, but configured the airplane to compensate for the conditions. The airplane touched down on the runway centerline and almost immediately thereafter, the pilot experienced a loss of control. The airplane veered to the right and she attempted to abort the landing by adding full power. The airplane momentarily began to depart, but subsequently banked left and the left wing contacted the ground. The pilot opined that the airplane encountered a gust of wind following touchdown. She reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted landing attempt.

Full Narrative

In a written report, the pilot stated that she made normal approach to the destination runway. The airport was reporting winds variable from 290 degrees to 310 degrees at 10 knots. She noted a slight crosswind from the right, but configured the airplane to compensate for the conditions. The airplane touched down on the runway centerline and almost immediately thereafter, the pilot experienced a loss of control. The airplane veered to the right and she attempted to abort the landing by adding full power. The airplane momentarily began to depart, but subsequently banked left and the left wing contacted the ground. The pilot opined that the airplane encountered a gust of wind following touchdown. She reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, including the structural damage to the left wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 PDT
Nearest AirportJefferson County International (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108-2
Tail NumberN228C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-165-B3 · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 52
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data