Probable cause
The student pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing flare.
NTSB analysis
The student pilot stated that he was conducting solo practice takeoffs and landings in the airport traffic pattern in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the third landing flare, the airplane drifted to the left and bounced on the runway. The pilot applied full engine power to attempt a go-around but realized that the airplane would not clear trees at the end of the runway. The pilot then removed engine power and elected to land in a swamp. Upon touchdown, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA12CA064 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 5, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Whitefield, New Hampshire
- Nearest airport
- Mount Washington Regional (HIE)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Stinson 108-3
- N-number
- N6263M
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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