N8384K – Stinson 108 – 2007-03-25 NTSB Accident Report

On March 25, 2007, a Stinson 108 (N8384K) was involved in an incident near Lawrenceville, GA. All 4 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's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a ground loop.

The pilot stated he was conducting a VFR personal flight at night with three passengers. They departed Lawrenceville, Georgia, and flew around the local area before returning to the airport. The pilot stated he made a visual approach to runway 25 and touched down on the main gear. The winds were calm. On touchdown the airplane veered to the left and departed the runway onto the grass. The airplane continued in a ground loop to the left before coming to a stop. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane. Examination of the airplane revealed the right wing tip, right aileron tip, right wing root, right elevator tip, right main landing gear, and tail wheel were damaged.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL07CA059. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8384K.