On July 7, 1995, a Stinson 108-2 (registration N257C) was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT SWERVE, AND THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKE PRESSURE, WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE DOWN CONDITION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During two takeoff attempts, an airplane veered left, departing the runway on the second try. The pilot attributed the first veer to wind gusts, and winds were reported from 310 degrees at 4 knots.
Accident Sequence
On the first attempt to take off, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot reported that she attributed this deviation to wind gusts coming from the west, which corresponded to the left side of the aircraft. A second takeoff attempt was initiated, during which the airplane again veered to the left. This time, the aircraft departed the left side of the runway and moved toward a group of parked aircraft.
Pilot Actions
After the airplane left the runway surface, the pilot applied the brakes. The application of brakes resulted in the airplane nosing down.
Wind Conditions
The wind at the time of the incident was reported as coming from 310 degrees at a speed of 4 knots.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 7 Jul 1995 Stinson 108-2 accident near Anchorage, AK?
During two takeoff attempts, an airplane veered left, departing the runway on the second try. The pilot attributed the first veer to wind gusts, and winds were reported from 310 degrees at 4 knots.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jul 1995 Stinson 108-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Jul 1995 involved a Stinson 108-2, registration N257C, at Anchorage, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT SWERVE, AND THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKE PRESSURE, WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE DOWN CONDITION.
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