N77WCSTINSON 108-1 1990-05-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

STINSON 108-1 S/N: 108-279

Summary

On May 28, 1990, a Stinson 108-1 (N77WC) was involved in an accident near Athens, NY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND SUBSEQUENT STALL WHEN THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK FAILED AND THE PILOT HUNG ONTO THE CONTROL WHEEL, RESULTING IN AN EXCESSIVE NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA116. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N77WC.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 28, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA116
Location
ATHENS, NY
Event ID
20001212X23270
Coordinates
42.260829, -73.809608
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND SUBSEQUENT STALL WHEN THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK FAILED AND THE PILOT HUNG ONTO THE CONTROL WHEEL, RESULTING IN AN EXCESSIVE NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-279
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
108-1 S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOLLINGSWORTH JAMES P
Address
5961 SW 81 ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SOUTH MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33143
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# NYC90LA116