N68591STINSON L-5 1989-08-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

STINSON L-5 S/N: 42-98667

Summary

On August 06, 1989, a Stinson L-5 (N68591) was involved in an incident near Minneapolis, MN. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT SELECTED THE WRONG RUNWAY AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA174. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N68591.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 6, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA174
Location
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Event ID
20001213X29207
Coordinates
44.929241, -93.459213
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT SELECTED THE WRONG RUNWAY AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
42-98667
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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
AMERICAN AIRPOWER HERITAGE FLYING MU
Address
PO BOX 764769
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75376-4769
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# MKC89LA174