STINSON 108
Cordova, AK — March 1, 2015
Event Information
| Date | March 1, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC15CA013 |
| Event ID | 20150311X53257 |
| Location | Cordova, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.36500, -146.18388 |
| Airport | CORDOVA MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | STINSON |
| Model | 108 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing on a beach in his tailwheel equipped airplane. During the landing, the pilot lost control of the airplane and ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
No further information is available as the pilot has failed to submit NTSB Form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.