1999-09-15: Stinson 108-2 — Burley, ID

Casualties unknown • Burley, ID, US

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include a taxiway marking sign located adjacent to the runway.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot made an approach and landing to a 4,094 feet long by 80 feet wide, asphalt runway. During the landing roll, the pilot applied light braking to slow for an upcoming taxiway. While braking, the aircraft drifted left of the runway centerline. The pilot then applied right rudder and right brake which, the pilot believed to be ineffective. The aircraft veered off the runway and collided with a taxiway marker, resulting in the collapse of the left main gear and substantial damage to the fuselage. A post-accident examination of the braking system revealed no malfunction or failure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-09-15 Stinson 108-2 accident near Burley, ID?

The pilot made an approach and landing to a 4,094 feet long by 80 feet wide, asphalt runway. During the landing roll, the pilot applied light braking to slow for an upcoming taxiway. While braking, the aircraft drifted left of the runway centerline. The pilot then applied right rudder and right brake which, the pilot…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-09-15 involved a Stinson 108-2, registration N9358K, at Burley, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include a taxiway marking sign located adjacent to the runway.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19883. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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