N178

Substantial
Minor

STINSON L 5S/N: 3571

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 8, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA481
Location
San Antonio, TX
Event ID
20160913X84036
Coordinates
29.338888, -98.470001
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
N178
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
3571
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1945
Model / ICAO
L 5L5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MONTEZUMA MARCELO
Address
110 KIRBY THOMPSON RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LABELLE
State / Zip Code
FL 33935
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered off the runway to the right, ground looped, and nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The pilot reported no preaccident 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# GAA16CA481