1998-08-05: Stinson 108-1 — Delta Junction, AK

Casualties unknown • Delta Junction, AK, US

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were willow trees, and rising terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The certificated airline transport pilot was attempting a southwesterly departure from a 750 feet long dry creek bed. He stated that during the takeoff roll, and about 700 feet down the creek bed, he applied 25 degrees of flaps. The airplane became airborne, but failed to gain sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain. The airplane's right wing collided with a stand of trees, pivoting the airplane to the right, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane's wings, and lower left longeron sustained substantial damage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1998-08-05 Stinson 108-1 accident near Delta Junction, AK?

The certificated airline transport pilot was attempting a southwesterly departure from a 750 feet long dry creek bed. He stated that during the takeoff roll, and about 700 feet down the creek bed, he applied 25 degrees of flaps. The airplane became airborne, but failed to gain sufficient altitude to clear rising…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1998-08-05 involved a Stinson 108-1, registration N8835K, at Delta Junction, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were willow trees, and rising terrain.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X10738. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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