STINSON L 5E
Tucson, AZ — August 20, 2015
Event Information
| Date | August 20, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA249 |
| Event ID | 20150903X93747 |
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.11361, -110.93667 |
| Airport | TUCSON INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | STINSON |
| Model | L 5E |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with an object.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane "went into a ground loop with the nose of the aircraft pointing to the right." He stated that the airplane departed the runway to the right and impacted a runway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.