N905DSTINSON 108-2 1992-02-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

STINSON 108-2 S/N: 108-2905

Summary

On February 09, 1992, a Stinson 108-2 (N905D) was involved in an accident near Cube Cove, AK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE ENCOUNTER OF WINDSHEAR DURING THE FINAL APPROACH AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISIONS BY ELECTING TO LAND DOWNWIND. FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA033. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N905D.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 9, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA033
Location
CUBE COVE, AK
Event ID
20001211X14056
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE ENCOUNTER OF WINDSHEAR DURING THE FINAL APPROACH AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISIONS BY ELECTING TO LAND DOWNWIND. FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-2905
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
108-2 S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCNEVEN GEORGE W
Address
PO BOX 33665
Status
Deregistered
City
JUNEAU
State / Zip Code
AK 99803
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92LA033