N97634

Substantial
None

STINSON 108S/N: 108-634

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
NTSB Number
CEN17LA023
Location
Austin, TX
Event ID
20161021X62322
Coordinates
30.397499, -97.566390
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 while landing in gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-634
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
108S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
108

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ZIGMOND JEREMY D
Address
15730 DAWN CRST
City
SAN ANTONIO
State / Zip Code
TX 78248-1741
Country
United States

Analysis

***This report was modified on August 20, 2020. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.***

On October 18, 2016, about 1020 central daylight time, a Stinson 108 airplane, N97634, was involved in an accident at Austin Executive Airport (EDC), Austin, Texas. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, and no flight plan was filed.

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector who responded to the accident reported that the pilot was flying the airplane from Zuehl Airport, near Marion, Texas, to EDC. The pilot reported to the FAA inspector that he experienced difficulty controlling the airplane on the first attempted landing and he conducted a go around. The pilot stated that during the second approach, the wind sheared at altitude and caused control problems. When the airplane touched down the pilot applied the left brake and pulled completely aft on the flight control yoke. The airplane rolled left and the left wing struck the runway and the airplane nosed over. An outboard section of the left wing and aileron were bent.

The pilot was sent a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident report form to complete twice and the NTSB has not received a completed report as of the date this report was published.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN17LA023