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July 23, 2011 · Stinson 108-1 · N8318K
Moses Lake, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Moses Lake, WA
Aircraft
Stinson 108-1
Tail Number
N8318K
Operator
Boyce Delos Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA345
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he had trouble maintaining directional control of the airplane. He elected to abort the takeoff and reduced the throttle to idle while applying both brakes. The airplane veered to the left off of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane's left wing strut and rudder received substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he had trouble maintaining directional control of the airplane. He elected to abort the takeoff and reduced the throttle to idle while applying both brakes. The airplane veered to the left off of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane's left wing strut and rudder received substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:05 PDT
Nearest AirportMoses Lake Municipal (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length2513 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-1
Tail NumberN8318K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBoyce Delos Z
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4150 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC