Pilot Debrief

STINSON 108 near Sharon, KS — 2015-12-02

Final reportGAA16CA070
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Date
2015-12-02
Location
Sharon, KS, USA
Aircraft
STINSON 108
Registration
N97537
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to continue the unstabilized approach and landing and his delayed decision to go around with an insufficient climb rate, which resulted with collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll on a rough grass private strip, the airplane impacted a "little bump" and became airborne. He reported that he elected to abort the landing due to the end of the runway and trees that were "coming up pretty fast". The pilot further reported that he knew the airplane would not be able to climb and turn at the same time due to the low airspeed. He elected to turn right, and subsequently impacted a fence post with the right wing strut. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, and the fuselage. According to the pilot there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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