On October 23, 1999, a Stinson 108-1 (registration N8525K) was involved in an aviation accident near Terrell, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane veered right after touchdown on runway 31, exited the runway, struck a barbed wire fence, and came to a stop. The pilot reported northerly winds at 10-15 knots with gusts.
Event Sequence
After touching down on runway 31, the airplane veered to the right and departed the runway surface. In an attempt to avoid a ditch, the pilot applied power, causing the aircraft to turn left. It then crossed to the west side of the runway and struck two posts of a barbed wire fence located approximately ten to fifteen feet from the runway edge. The airplane continued another ten to twenty yards beyond the fence before coming to a stop.
Pilot Statement
The pilot estimated the wind conditions as northerly at 10 to 15 knots with gusts approximately 5 knots higher.
Damage
The collision with the fence posts resulted in damage to the aircraft, though specific damaged components were not detailed in the report.