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April 27, 2018 · Stinson 108 3 · N6933M

Eliza Island, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 27, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Eliza Island, WA
Aircraft
Stinson 108 3 (1949)
Tail Number
N6933M
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA237

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff roll, he had difficulty staying on the runway. He added, in a telephone interview with the National Transportation Safety Board investigator in charge, that, while airborne, the airplane aerodynamically stalled into brush off the end of the runway. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located about 9 miles to the north-northwest reported that that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 170° at 8 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The airplane departed the southeast runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff roll, he had difficulty staying on the runway. He added, in a telephone interview with the National Transportation Safety Board Investigator-In-Charge, that, while airborne, the airplane aerodynamically stalled into brush off the end of the runway. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located about 9 miles to the north-northwest reported that that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 170° at 8 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The airplane departed the southeast runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 PDT
Nearest AirportEliza Island (0nm S)
RunwaySE
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108 3
Tail NumberN6933M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A-335-B · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 8 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 48
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data