Pilot Debrief

STINSON 108-1 near San Diego, CA — 2023-09-27

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Date
2023-09-27
Location
San Diego, CA, USA
Airport
SEE
Aircraft
STINSON 108-1
Registration
N9128K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty wind conditions that resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that upon arrival at the destination airport the reported wind conditions were variable wind at 10 knots gusting to 12 knots. The pilot reported that he performed a 3-point landing; on touch down, he was not able to maintain center line due to gusty southern crosswinds and the airplane ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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