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July 8, 2020 · Stinson 108 2 · N134C

Farewell Lakes, AK

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 8, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Farewell Lakes, AK
Aircraft
Stinson 108 2 (1947)
Tail Number
N134C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA236

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on the soft turf surface private airstrip, the airplane did not accelerate fast enough. About midfield, he aborted the takeoff roll by closing the throttle and he applied the brakes. However, the airplane overran the departure end of the airstrip and the main landing gear collided with a spruce tree stump. The airplane nosed over substantially damaging the rudder and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway overrun and airplane nose over.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on the soft turf surface private airstrip, the airplane did not accelerate fast enough. About midfield, he aborted the takeoff roll by closing the throttle and he applied the brakes. However, the airplane overran the departure end of the airstrip and the main landing gear collided with a spruce tree stump. The airplane nosed over substantially damaging the rudder and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm N)
RunwayNW
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108 2
Tail NumberN134C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-165-B3 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 50
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data