Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a ground-loop, and collapse of the right main landing gear.
NTSB analysis
The private pilot was taking off on a personal local flight, under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He reported that during takeoff, the airplane encountered a gust of wind which he was unable to counter with rudder and aileron. He said he pulled the throttle to abort the takeoff, but the airplane ground-looped to the left, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground. He said the right wing sustained substantial damage during the accident. He said there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC10CA051 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 8, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Galena, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Galena (PAGA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Stinson 108-1
- N-number
- N136SP
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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