STINSON 108
Cedar Rapids, IA — March 11, 2018
Event Information
| Date | March 11, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA156 |
| Event ID | 20180312X43551 |
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.88639, -91.70695 |
| Airport | THE EASTERN IOWA |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during a three-point landing, the tailwheel touched down first, and as the main landing gear touched down the airplane bounced. He applied more back pressure on the yoke, and as the airplane settled on the main landing gear it veered to the left. He applied right rudder and brake with no avail. Subsequently, the right wingtip struck the ground and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, the right-wing lift strut, and the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported, that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 010° at 6 knots. The pilot landed on runway 9.
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.