N88026

Substantial
Minor

STINSON VULTEE V-77S/N: 77-411

Summary

On June 09, 2024, a Stinson VULTEE V-77 (N88026) was involved in an accident near Slaton, TX. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight in very strong, gusting wind conditions.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA214. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N88026.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 9, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA214
Location
Slaton, TX
Event ID
20240610194420
Coordinates
33.484508, -101.660940
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight in very strong, gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
77-411
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1944
Model / ICAO
VULTEE V-77
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
VULTEE V-77

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TEXAS AIR MUSEUM
Address
PO BOX 36
City
SLATON
State / Zip Code
TX 79364-0036
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN24LA214