STINSON 108-1
Moses Lake, WA — July 23, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 23, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA345 |
| Event ID | 20110725X22913 |
| Location | Moses Lake, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.57064, -122.62951 |
| Airport | Moses Lake Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | STINSON |
| Model | 108-1 |
| 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 an aborted takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he had trouble maintaining directional control of the airplane. He elected to abort the takeoff and reduced the throttle to idle while applying both brakes. The airplane veered to the left off of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane's left wing strut and rudder received substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
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.