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March 14, 2008 · Stinson 108 · N6827M
Chugiak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 14, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Chugiak, AK
Aircraft
Stinson 108
Tail Number
N6827M
Operator
Littleton C Billingsley
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA043
The airline transport certificated pilot was departing on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, local area flight. It was the first flight after an extensive rebuild, and annual inspection of the airplane. The pilot said he conducted a preflight inspection of the airplane using its checklist, and had several maintenance items corrected before takeoff. He said that as the airplane became airborne, it immediately rolled to the left, and the left wing struck the runway. He pulled the engine power to idle, but was unable to correct the roll. The airplane pivoted to the left and nosed over. A postaccident inspection of the airplane by the pilot, maintenance personnel, and an FAA inspector, revealed that the aileron control cables were misrouted, and the aileron's direction of travel was reversed.
NTSB Probable Cause
The reversal of the aileron control cables by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
Full Narrative
The airline transport certificated pilot was departing on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, local area flight. It was the first flight after an extensive rebuild, and annual inspection of the airplane. The pilot said he conducted a preflight inspection of the airplane using its checklist, and had several maintenance items corrected before takeoff. He said that as the airplane became airborne, it immediately rolled to the left, and the left wing struck the runway. He pulled the engine power to idle, but was unable to correct the roll. The airplane pivoted to the left and nosed over. A postaccident inspection of the airplane by the pilot, maintenance personnel, and an FAA inspector, revealed that the aileron control cables were misrouted, and the aileron's direction of travel was reversed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportBICHWOOD (0nm)
Runway19
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108
Tail NumberN6827M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLittleton C Billingsley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-435 · Reciprocating · 190
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time18:36
Weather SourceWFAC