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March 14, 2014 · Stinson 108 Undesignat · N9538K
Broomfield, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 14, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Broomfield, CO
Aircraft
Stinson 108 Undesignat (1947)
Tail Number
N9538K
Operator
Reiland Ron
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA183
During landing the pilot lost control of the airplane and it veered off the left side of the runway. On departing the runway, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing struts and spar, fuselage, and the vertical stabilizer and rudder. Inspectors from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane at the scene and found no anomalies. On speaking with the pilot, the pilot told them that he had lost control.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and nosing over.
Full Narrative
During landing the pilot lost control of the airplane and it veered off the left side of the runway. On departing the runway, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing struts and spar, fuselage, and the vertical stabilizer and rudder. Inspectors from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane at the scene and found no anomalies. On speaking with the pilot, the pilot told them that he had lost control.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:25 MDT
Nearest AirportRocky Mountain Metropolitan (1nm WNW)
Runway12R
Runway Length7002 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108 Undesignat
Tail NumberN9538K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorReiland Ron
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4165 SERIES · Reciprocating · 165
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 9 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 21 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:47
Weather SourceWFAC