Pilot Debrief

STINSON 108 near Cordova, AK — 2015-03-01

Final reportANC15CA013
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Date
2015-03-01
Location
Cordova, AK, USA
Airport
CKU
Aircraft
STINSON 108
Registration
N4449P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing on a beach in his tailwheel equipped airplane. During the landing, the pilot lost control of the airplane and ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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