On January 22, 2000, a Stinson 108-3 (registration N663C) was involved in an aviation accident near Deland, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's evasive maneuver during landing roll due to panic after hearing another pilot report landing on the opposite runway resulting in the pilot losing directional control and nosing over in soft terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot conducting a landing at an uncontrolled airport executed a go-around after encountering conflicting traffic on the opposite runway. During a subsequent landing, anxiety over a potential head-on collision led to a runway excursion and nose-over.
Incident Overview
While approaching an airport to land, the pilot was informed by the unicom operator that runway 5 was active. The pilot entered the traffic pattern and initiated a final approach to runway 5. During the approach, the pilot encountered another aircraft that was landing on runway 23. In response, the pilot performed a go-around and re-entered the pattern for another approach to runway 5.
Sequence of Events
During the second landing attempt, the pilot heard another aircraft report on final approach to runway 23. The pilot did not see that aircraft and became nervous about the possibility of a head-on collision. In an effort to quickly exit the runway, the pilot ran the aircraft off the runway into the grass. The aircraft subsequently nosed over.
Outcome
The aircraft nosed over after departing the runway surface. No further details regarding damage or injuries are provided in the source.