Casualties unknown

Stinson 108-2 Tips on Nose After Collision with Ultralight Aircraft During Taxi (N9467K)

Richland, WA, US

On January 4, 1997, a Stinson 108-2 (registration N9467K) was involved in an aviation accident near Richland, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an ultralight aircraft that was taxiing and had stopped in front of him. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A Stinson 108-2 tipped onto its nose and struck an ultralight with its right wing after the pilot misjudged the ultralight's departure point while taxiing across a runway.

Incident Overview

A Stinson 108-2 aircraft was involved in a ground collision with an ultralight aircraft at an airport. The Stinson pilot was taxiing to runway 19 for departure, following behind an ultralight. The ultralight pilot elected to make an intersection departure from runway 25 and transmitted his intention accordingly. The ultralight then stopped on runway 25 at the point where the taxiway to runway 19 crosses it.

Sequence of Events

The Stinson pilot heard the ultralight's departure call but did not realize the ultralight was departing from the intersection. Consequently, he continued to taxi across runway 25. As the Stinson entered the runway, the pilot saw the ultralight immediately in front of him and applied maximum braking ("stood on" the brakes). This action caused the Stinson to tip forward onto its nose, and its right wing struck the ultralight.

Aircraft Involvement

Two aircraft were involved: a Stinson 108-2 and an ultralight. No further details about the ultralight (e.g., make, model, registration) were provided in the source. The Stinson was taxiing and the ultralight was positioned on the runway for departure.

Outcome

The collision resulted in the Stinson tipping onto its nose and making contact with the ultralight via its right wing. No statement regarding injuries, fatalities, or extent of damage is available from the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jan 1997 Stinson 108-2 accident near Richland, WA?

A Stinson 108-2 tipped onto its nose and struck an ultralight with its right wing after the pilot misjudged the ultralight's departure point while taxiing across a runway.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jan 1997 involved a Stinson 108-2, registration N9467K, at Richland, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an ultralight aircraft that was taxiing and had stopped in front of him.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X07360. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.