Pilot Debrief

STINSON 108-1 near Cambridge, MN — 2013-05-17

Final reportCEN13CA284
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Date
2013-05-17
Location
Cambridge, MN, USA
Airport
KCBG
Aircraft
STINSON 108-1
Registration
N8931K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that after touchdown on the runway, an unexpected gusting crosswind turned the nose of the airplane to the left. The airplane ground looped and went off the east side of the runway, during which the left wing and firewall were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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