STINSON 108-2
Winter Haven, FL, August 23, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 23, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Winter Haven, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.06278, -81.75305 |
| Airport | Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA529 |
| Event ID | 20120826X83827 |
Aircraft
| Make | STINSON |
| Model | 108-2 |
| Registration # | N340C |
| 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 takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, shortly after applying takeoff power he allowed the tail of the airplane to lift off the ground "too early" and the airplane veered to the left into the grass. The airplane, subsequently, impacted the precision approach path indicator lights with the underside of the airplane. He flew the airplane around the airport traffic pattern and landed uneventfully. A postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the aft bulkhead was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.