Casualties unknown

Pilot Runs Off Runway After Go-Around Due to Conflicting Traffic (N663C)

Deland, FL, US

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.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Jan 2000 Stinson 108-3 accident near Deland, FL?

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.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Jan 2000 involved a Stinson 108-3, registration N663C, at Deland, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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. A factor in the accident was the pilot of the other aircraft using the wrong runway.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20411. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.