Stinson 108
Soldotna, AK — May 12, 2019
Event Information
| Date | May 12, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA263 |
| Event ID | 20190514X00507 |
| Location | Soldotna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.52472, -150.99638 |
| Airport | Mackey Lake private strip |
| 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 overapplication of the brakes during landing on a soft runway, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed on the first 1/3 of the 1,000-foot-long private, grass airstrip, he applied heavier braking toward the end of the runway. The main landing gear, "dug into a soft/muddy spot" and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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.