On March 5, 2000, a Stinson 108-3 (registration N6453M) was involved in an aviation accident near Fairbanks, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A tailwheel airplane veered left during landing roll, ground looped, and sustained damage to the right wing and landing gear. The wind was calm according to weather observation.
Accident Details
A private certificated pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane toward the north at the conclusion of a local flight. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and right brake, but the airplane ran off the left side of the runway and subsequently ground looped. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane received damage to the right wing tip and the right landing gear.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that the wind conditions were from the east at about three knots at the time of the accident.
Weather Conditions
A special weather observation at the airport indicated that the wind was calm.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 5 Mar 2000 Stinson 108-3 accident near Fairbanks, AK?
A tailwheel airplane veered left during landing roll, ground looped, and sustained damage to the right wing and landing gear. The wind was calm according to weather observation.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Mar 2000 involved a Stinson 108-3, registration N6453M, at Fairbanks, AK.
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