Stinson 108-3
Libby, MT — May 2, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 2, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA118 |
| Event ID | 20080528X00739 |
| Location | Libby, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.28389, -115.49028 |
| Airport | Libby Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Stinson |
| Model | 108-3 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Full Narrative
The pilot was in the process of lowering the tail to the ground after touchdown when the airplane veered to the right. Adding left rudder to counter the yaw was unsuccessful, and the airplane veered off the right side of the runway and nosed over. The pilot reported "...close to touchdown I was getting bumped from side to side from crosswind gusts." The pilot said there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures.
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.