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July 12, 2008 · Stinson 108-1 · N97484

Alliance, NE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Alliance, NE
Aircraft
Stinson 108-1
Tail Number
N97484
Operator
Cory L Huber
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA189

The 67-hour private pilot lost control of the single engine tailwheel airplane on the initial take-off roll on runway 08 during a planned training flight in the traffic pattern. The pilot stated that as the airplane accelerated, the tailwheel raised off the ground, and the airplane began to weather vane to the left. He then reduced engine power in an attempt to abort the takeoff, but the airplane continued to move to the left side of the runway. The pilot applied full right rudder and used differential braking in an attempt to stay on the runway. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and encountered a ditch in the grass. The propeller contacted the ground, abruptly stopped the engine, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. The pilot was not injured and was able to egress unassisted. Winds at the time were reported to be 030 degrees at 18 knots with gusts to 24 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of total experience.

Full Narrative

The 67 hour private pilot lost control of the single engine tail wheel airplane on the initial take-off roll on runway 08 during a planned training flight in the traffic pattern. The pilot stated as the airplane accelerated, the tail wheel raised off the ground, and the airplane began to weather vane to the left. He then reduced engine power in an attempt to abort the take-off but the airplane continued to move to the left side of the runway. The pilot applied full right rudder and used differential braking in an attempt to stay on the runway. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and encountered a ditch in the grass. The propeller contacted the ground, abruptly stopped the engine, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. The pilot was not injured and was able to egress unassisted. Winds at the time were reported to be 030 degrees at 18 knots with gusts to 24 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 MDT
Nearest AirportAlliance Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway08
Runway Length6200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108-1
Tail NumberN97484
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCory L Huber
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 64A-165-133 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 18 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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