Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that after touchdown on the runway, an unexpected gusting crosswind turned the nose of the airplane to the left. The airplane ground looped and went off the east side of the runway, during which the left wing and firewall were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN13CA284 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 17, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Cambridge, Minnesota
- Nearest airport
- Cambridge Regional Airport (KCBG)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Stinson 108-1
- N-number
- N8931K
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.