Pilot Debrief

UNIVERSAL STINSON 108-2 near Byron, CA — 2022-01-27

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Date
2022-01-27
Location
Byron, CA, USA
Airport
C83
Aircraft
UNIVERSAL STINSON 108-2
Registration
N9433K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Contributing factors

Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action.

NTSB narrative

The flight instructor of a tail wheel equipped airplane reported that, while practicing touch-and-go landings the pilot receiving instruction made a landing which resulted in a “medium bounce”. During the second flare the airplane immediately yawed left. The pilot corrected to the right and back to the left. The flight instructor tried to intervene; however, the airplane exited the side of the runway. The left wing was substantially damaged. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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