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February 20, 2017 · Stinson 108 2 · N9277K

Valparaiso, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Valparaiso, IN
Aircraft
Stinson 108 2 (1947)
Tail Number
N9277K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA153

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, as the tail came down, a "sizable gust weathervaned" the airplane to the left. He added that, he "made aggressive inputs to correct the direction" but was unsuccessful. He further added that, once the airplane veered off the runway and into the grass, he could feel the mains begin to sink into the soft ground. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift struts and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport revealed that, about 16 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 170° at 9 knots. The airplane landed on runway 18.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, as the tail came down, a "sizable gust weathervaned" the airplane to the left. He added that, he "made aggressive inputs to correct the direction", but was unsuccessful. He further added that, once the airplane veered off the runway and into the grass, he could feel the mains begin to sink into the soft ground. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift struts and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport, revealed that, about 16 minutes after the accident, the wind was 170° at 9 knots. The airplane landed on runway 18.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 EST
Nearest AirportPorter County Rgnl (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108 2
Tail NumberN9277K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4165 SERIES · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 9 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 48
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data