Stinson 108-1
Kalispell, MT — September 16, 2008
Event Information
| Date | September 16, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA201 |
| Event ID | 20081003X17540 |
| Location | Kalispell, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.31028, -114.25584 |
| Airport | Glacier Park International |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Stinson |
| Model | 108-1 |
| 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 of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing at his destination in the conventional gear airplane. The airplane touched down normally and approximately 300 feet into the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left, which resulted in a right main gear collapse under the fuselage. The right wing tip was also bent. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical anomalies.
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.