STINSON SR-8B
Auburn, WA — December 23, 2009
Event Information
| Date | December 23, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA096 |
| Event ID | 20100105X12458 |
| Location | Auburn, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.32750, -122.22639 |
| Airport | Auburn Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | STINSON |
| Model | SR-8B |
| 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.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he made a normal approach and landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway, and nosed over. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the left and right wings, vertical stabilizer, and rudder sustained structural damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplanes flight control systems or brake systems at the time of the accident.
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.