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February 16, 2022 · Stinson 108 3 · N6493
Pahokee, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pahokee, FL
Aircraft
Stinson 108 3 (1948)
Tail Number
N6493
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA128
The pilot receiving tail wheel instruction (student pilot) stated that during takeoff, he raised the tail wheel too high, and the propeller contacted the ground. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The student pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions and the flight instructor confirmed the student pilot’s statement. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspection revealed substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s incorrect tail wheel takeoff procedure, and the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot receiving tail wheel instruction (student pilot) stated that during takeoff, he raised the tail wheel too high, and the propeller contacted the ground. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The student pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions and the flight instructor confirmed the student pilot’s statement. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspection revealed substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 EST
Nearest AirportPalm Beach County Glades (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108 3
Tail NumberN6493
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 335 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 56 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 19 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.38 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC