N340C

Substantial
None

STINSON 108-2S/N: 108-3340

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 23, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA529
Location
Winter Haven, FL
Event ID
20120826X83827
Coordinates
28.062778, -81.753051
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 the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-3340
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
108-2S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
108-2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LINDVIG RACHEL R
Address
51109 GLEN HOLLOW AVE
City
CANTON
State / Zip Code
MI 48188-3487
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, shortly after applying takeoff power he allowed the tail of the airplane to lift off the ground "too early" and the airplane veered to the left into the grass. The airplane, subsequently, impacted the precision approach path indicator lights with the underside of the airplane. He flew the airplane around the airport traffic pattern and landed uneventfully. A postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the aft bulkhead was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA529