Pilot Debrief

STINSON 108-2 near Nikiski, AK — 2012-09-09

Final reportANC12CA104
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Date
2012-09-09
Location
Nikiski, AK, USA
Aircraft
STINSON 108-2
Registration
N9723K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a tidal beach. During the landing roll, the right main landing gear contacted soft sand, which pulled the nose of the airplane to the right. The airplane continued to the right and hit a bluff, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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