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December 2, 2015 · Stinson 108 Undesignat · N97537
Sharon, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 2, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Sharon, KS
Aircraft
Stinson 108 Undesignat (1946)
Tail Number
N97537
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA070
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on a rough grass private strip, the airplane impacted a "little bump" and became airborne. He reported that he elected to abort the landing due to the end of the runway and trees that were "coming up pretty fast". The pilot further reported that he knew the airplane would not be able to climb and turn at the same time due to the low airspeed. He elected to turn right, and subsequently impacted a fence post with the right wing strut. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, and the fuselage. According to the pilot there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to continue the unstabilized approach and landing and his delayed decision to go around with an insufficient climb rate, which resulted with collision with trees.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on a rough grass private strip, the airplane impacted a "little bump" and became airborne. He reported that he elected to abort the landing due to the end of the runway and trees that were "coming up pretty fast". The pilot further reported that he knew the airplane would not be able to climb and turn at the same time due to the low airspeed. He elected to turn right, and subsequently impacted a fence post with the right wing strut. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, and the fuselage. According to the pilot there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:32 CST
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm NNE)
Runway210
Runway Length1100 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108 Undesignat
Tail NumberN97537
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-150-B3 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 4 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 3 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 27 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC