STEARMAN AIRCRAFT 4E
Porterville, CA — May 17, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA197 |
| Event ID | 20210518103101 |
| Location | Porterville, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.02958, -119.06272 |
| Airport | PORTERVILLE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | STEARMAN AIRCRAFT |
| Model | 4E |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
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.