N6438CSTINSON L-5 1992-10-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

STINSON L-5 S/N: 1428

Summary

On October 03, 1992, a Cessna Ector 305A (N910E) was involved in an accident near Houston, TX. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. FACTORS WERE THE LEFT QUARTERING TAILWIND AND THE INABILITY OF THE OTHER PILOT TO SEE THIS AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW93LA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N910E.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 3, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW93LA003
Location
HOUSTON, TX
Event ID
20001211X15862
Coordinates
29.620286, -95.189025
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. FACTORS WERE THE LEFT QUARTERING TAILWIND AND THE INABILITY OF THE OTHER PILOT TO SEE THIS AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
1428
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1942
Model / ICAO
L-5 L5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
L-5

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EASTERN STEARMAN INC TRUSTEE
Address
41665 BROWNS FARM LN
City
LEESBURG
State / Zip Code
VA 20176-6025
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# FTW93LA003