N6263M

Substantial
None

STINSON 108-3S/N: 108-4263

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 5, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA12CA064
Location
Whitefield, NH
Event ID
20111108X95027
Coordinates
44.367221, -71.540832
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing flare.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-4263
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
108-3S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
108-3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCARINZA JEFFREY A
Address
24 MORGAN DR
City
BOW
State / Zip Code
NH 03304-4013
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot stated that he was conducting solo practice takeoffs and landings in the airport traffic pattern in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the third landing flare, the airplane drifted to the left and bounced on the runway. The pilot applied full engine power to attempt a go-around, but realized that the airplane would not clear trees at the end of the runway. The pilot then removed engine power and elected to land in a swamp. Upon touchdown, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector, who examined the airplane after the accident, reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA064