Casualties unknown

Runway excursion during landing roll due to uncommanded left veer (N97781)

Boise, ID, US

On April 5, 1990, a Stinson 108-1 (registration N97781) was involved in an aviation accident near Boise, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-19Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered left during the landing roll despite hard right brake application, resulting in a runway excursion. The pilot reported no mechanical issues prior to the event.

What happened

During the landing roll, the pilot reported that the airplane began to veer to the left. In response, the pilot applied hard right brake; however, the airplane continued to travel to the left and off the runway. A controller on duty at the time of the accident reported that the airplane ballooned prior to veering to the left. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.

The investigation

No further investigation details are provided in the source text regarding mechanical examination or physical evidence collection beyond the immediate witness and pilot accounts.

Findings

The primary finding is that the aircraft departed the runway surface during the landing roll. Contributing factors included an uncommanded left veer and a reported ballooning event prior to the veer. The pilot confirmed the absence of mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.

Safety message

No explicit safety message is stated in the source text.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Apr 1990 Stinson 108-1 accident near Boise, ID?

An aircraft veered left during the landing roll despite hard right brake application, resulting in a runway excursion. The pilot reported no mechanical issues prior to the event.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Apr 1990 involved a Stinson 108-1, registration N97781, at Boise, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X23030. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.