On February 27, 1986, a Stinson 108 (registration N108DT) was involved in an aviation accident near Lyndonville, VT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After a normal run-up, the aircraft encountered a downdraft and tailwind during climb, resulting in a descent and ground impact in snow at the end of the runway.
Incident Overview
The pilot performed a run-up, and all appeared normal before commencing a ground run. Approximately 700 feet down the runway, trim was set for a climb out at around 76 knots indicated airspeed (IAS).
Events During Climb
The pilot reported encountering a bad downdraft. A check of the airspeed indicated it was OK. At 200 feet, a downdraft and tailwind were encountered, and the aircraft continued to descend at a rate of 50–75 feet per minute.
Outcome
The aircraft impacted the ground at the end of the runway in about 3 feet of snow. The pilot's flight time was not reported.