N230SS

Substantial
Minor

STINSON 108-3S/N: 108-4193

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 8, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA391
Location
Bridgeport, CA
Event ID
20100809X53539
Coordinates
38.258335, -119.220275
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N230SS
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-4193
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
108-3S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LINDE DAVID J TRUSTEE
Address
PO BOX 7157
Status
Deregistered
City
TAHOE CITY
State / Zip Code
CA 96145-7157
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that while nearing the destination airport he listened to the automated weather which indicated wind from the north at 3-4 knots. The pilot also noted that the windsock on the northern end of the airport was “limp.” During landing, as the main wheels touched down, the pilot applied “slight” nose forward pressure on the yoke. Shortly thereafter, the right wing lifted rapidly and the pilot added right aileron and power to attempt to regain control and perform a go-around. The airplane started to veer to the left side of the runway and the pilot reduced the power. The airplane exited the left side of the runway, proceeded through a fence, and entered a ditch. The airplane slid along the ditch until it came to rest perpendicular to the runway. During the accident sequence, the airplane’s fuselage and wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA391