Stinson 108-1 N8706K
14 June 2010 · Townsend, Montana, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 14 June 2010 at about 17:45 local time, a Stinson 108-1 registered N8706K, operated by Nelson Matthew A, was involved in an accident near Townsend, Montana, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 17:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Townsend, Montana, United States
- Nearest airport
- Townsend (8U8)
- Coordinates
- 46.3311, -111.4825
- Aircraft
- Stinson 108-1
- Registration
- N8706K
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Nelson Matthew A
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Townsend → Townsend
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- WPR10CA303
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
Earlier in the day the pilot had discovered a minor engine oil leak in his airplane. The leak was fixed by a certificated airframe and power plant mechanic and the pilot then changed the airplane's oil. The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to make sure that the oil leak was repaired. He flew one circuit in the traffic pattern and landed normally. The pilot reported that he had full control of the airplane until he applied the brakes. According to the pilot, he "applied [the brakes] a little too soon," and the airplane veered to the right and exited the runway. In the grass on the side of the runway, the airplane momentarily nosed down and the propeller touched the ground. The airplane then settled back down normally with the engine stopped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and main wing spar. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane prior to the accident.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Stinson 108 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2010 | Stinson 108-2 | Port Alsworth, Alaska, United States | Glen Alsworth Jr | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jan 2010 | Stinson 108 | Bayport, New York, United States | Olson Robert B | No injuries | - |
| 25 Mar 2010 | Stinson 108-3 | Lebanon, Oregon, United States | Knox Larry D | Minor injuries | - |
| 8 Aug 2010 | Stinson 108-3 | Bridgeport, California, United States | David J. Linde | Minor injuries | - |
| 17 Apr 2010 | Stinson 108-2 | Dexter, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 25 Aug 2010 | Stinson 108 | Andrews, South Carolina, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
All 1,217 records for this type
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2010 | Cessna 182C | Belgrade, Montana, United States | Ikarus Aviation, LLC. | Fatal | 1 |
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| 2 Aug 2010 | Piper PA-12 | White Sulphur Springs, Montana, United States | Roatch Edward J | No injuries | - |
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