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October 18, 2016 · Stinson 108 Undesignat · N97634

Austin, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Austin, TX
Aircraft
Stinson 108 Undesignat (1946)
Tail Number
N97634
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN17LA023

The pilot was attempting to land the airplane after a cross-country flight. The pilot reported that he experienced difficulty controlling the airplane on the first attempted landing and conducted a go-around. During the second approach, the wind sheared at altitude, and the pilot had control problems. When the airplane touched down, he applied the left brake while pulling completely aft on the flight control yoke. The airplane rolled left, and the left wing struck the runway. The airplane subsequently nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage. The wind was recorded from 200° at 14 kts with gusts to 18 kts. It is likely the pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing with gusting wind conditions.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.

Full Narrative

***This report was modified on August 20, 2020. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** On October 18, 2016, about 1020 central daylight time, a Stinson 108 airplane, N97634, was involved in an accident at Austin Executive Airport (EDC), Austin, Texas. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, and no flight plan was filed. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector who responded to the accident reported that the pilot was flying the airplane from Zuehl Airport, near Marion, Texas, to EDC. The pilot reported to the FAA inspector that he experienced difficulty controlling the airplane on the first attempted landing and he conducted a go around. The pilot stated that during the second approach, the wind sheared at altitude and caused control problems. When the airplane touched down the pilot applied the left brake and pulled completely aft on the flight control yoke. The airplane rolled left and the left wing struck the runway and the airplane nosed over. An outboard section of the left wing and aileron were bent. The pilot was sent a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident report form to complete twice and the NTSB has not received a completed report as of the date this report was published.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:20 CDT
Nearest AirportAustin Executive (0nm NNE)
Runway16
Runway Length1550 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108 Undesignat
Tail NumberN97634
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 35 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 14 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 11 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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