Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he made a normal approach and landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway, and nosed over. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the left and right wings, vertical stabilizer, and rudder sustained structural damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane's flight control systems or brake systems at the time of the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR10CA096 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 23, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Auburn, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Auburn Municipal Airport (S50)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Stinson SR-8B
- N-number
- N17119
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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