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August 12, 2020 · Stinson 108 2 · N9726K

Glenwood Springs, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Glenwood Springs, CO
Aircraft
Stinson 108 2 (1947)
Tail Number
N9726K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20LA345

According to the pilot, upon touchdown, the tailwheel equipped airplane immediately “lurched” right. He said that he tried to correct, and the airplane initially veered left; however, it ultimately veered right followed by a ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that neither occupant was actuating the brakes at the time of the landing. A post-accident examination revealed that the tailwheel locking pin was sheared, which allowed the tailwheel to rotate freely more than 90°. When the pin is not engaged, the fork would have the ability to rotate and pivot independently of the steering arm and rudder input, a condition known as free-castoring.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On August 12, 2020, about 0800 mountain daylight time, a Stinson 108, N9726K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The pilot and the flight instructor were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, upon touchdown, the tailwheel equipped airplane immediately “lurched” right. He said that he tried to correct, and the airplane initially veered left; however, it ultimately veered right followed by a ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that neither occupant was actuating the brakes at the time of the landing. A postaccident examination revealed that the tailwheel locking pin (item #8 in figure 1 below) was sheared, which allowed the tailwheel to rotate freely more than 90°. The locking pin, when properly functioning, locks the steering arm to the tailwheel fork assembly. When the pin is not engaged, the fork has the ability to rotate and pivot independently of the steering arm and rudder input, a condition known as free-castoring. Figure 1: Maule Tailwheel Schematic

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 MDT
Nearest AirportGlenwood Springs Muni (0nm NNW)
Runway14
Runway Length3305 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108 2
Tail NumberN9726K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R-25A · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 73 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 11 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 26 C
Altimeter30.55 inHg
Observation Time07:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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