Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 23, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA345
Location
Moses Lake, WA
Event ID
20110725X22913
Coordinates
47.570644, -122.629508
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8318K
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-1318
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LARSEN STEVE
Address
738 LUSCOMBE ST
Status
Deregistered
City
INDEPENDENCE
State / Zip Code
OR 97351-9425
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he had trouble maintaining directional control of the airplane. He elected to abort the takeoff and reduced the throttle to idle while applying both brakes. The airplane veered to the left off of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane's left wing strut and rudder received substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA345