Stinson 108-1
Alliance, NE — July 12, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 12, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA189 |
| Event ID | 20080911X01437 |
| Location | Alliance, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.03695, -102.78694 |
| Airport | Alliance Municipal Airport |
| 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 on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of total experience.
Full Narrative
The 67 hour private pilot lost control of the single engine tail wheel airplane on the initial take-off roll on runway 08 during a planned training flight in the traffic pattern. The pilot stated as the airplane accelerated, the tail wheel raised off the ground, and the airplane began to weather vane to the left. He then reduced engine power in an attempt to abort the take-off but the airplane continued to move to the left side of the runway. The pilot applied full right rudder and used differential braking in an attempt to stay on the runway. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and encountered a ditch in the grass. The propeller contacted the ground, abruptly stopped the engine, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. The pilot was not injured and was able to egress unassisted. Winds at the time were reported to be 030 degrees at 18 knots with gusts to 24 knots.
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.