On May 21, 1993, a Stinson 108-1 (registration N8589K) operated by Boren, Roland K. was involved in an aviation accident near Brigham City, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PREMATURE LIFTOFF BY THE PIC AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER RATE OF CLIMB. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE FAILURE OF THE PIC TO USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY, AND TRANSMISSION WIRES. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The pilot initiated a takeoff from a runway intersection, lifted off prematurely, settled back, then continued. After lifting off at the runway end, the aircraft struck power lines and crashed.
Accident Narrative
The pilot in command (PIC) began the takeoff roll from a runway intersection. During the takeoff, the aircraft lifted off prematurely and then settled back onto the runway surface. Despite this, the PIC continued the takeoff and lifted off at the end of the runway.
After becoming airborne, the aircraft settled slightly and then entered a shallow climb. As the aircraft approached power lines located approximately 2,500 feet from the departure end of the runway, it was flying at an altitude too low to clear the wires. The pilot attempted to turn to avoid a collision, but the left wing struck the power lines. Following the impact, the aircraft descended uncontrollably and impacted the ground.
What happened in the 21 May 1993 Stinson 108-1 accident near Brigham City, UT?
The pilot initiated a takeoff from a runway intersection, lifted off prematurely, settled back, then continued. After lifting off at the runway end, the aircraft struck power lines and crashed.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 May 1993 involved a Stinson 108-1, registration N8589K, operated by Boren, Roland K., at Brigham City, UT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PREMATURE LIFTOFF BY THE PIC AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER RATE OF CLIMB. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE FAILURE OF THE PIC TO USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY, AND TRANSMISSION WIRES.
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