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Pilot Reports Wing Tip Strike During Landing in Crosswind (N228C)

Arlington, WA, US

On January 20, 2001, a Stinson 108-2 (registration N228C) was involved in an aviation accident near Arlington, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported that during landing flare the right wing rose, causing touchdown on left main gear, followed by a yaw and wing tip contact with the runway. The accident occurred in visual meteorological conditions with an easterly wind of 10 to 15 knots.

Accident Description

A pilot involved in a landing accident reported that during the landing flare, the right wing (upwind) rose, causing the airplane to touchdown on the left main gear (downwind). During the landing rollout, the airplane yawed to the right and the wing tip contacted the runway surface.

Weather Conditions

The weather conditions for the flight were described as visual meteorological conditions, with a high overcast and an easterly wind at 10 to 15 knots.

Pilot Statement

The pilot reported that no mechanical failure or malfunction was involved in the accident. The pilot did not report which runway the accident took place on. The airport has two runways, one oriented north-south and the other oriented northwest-southeast.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Jan 2001 Stinson 108-2 accident near Arlington, WA?

A pilot reported that during landing flare the right wing rose, causing touchdown on left main gear, followed by a yaw and wing tip contact with the runway. The accident occurred in visual meteorological conditions with an easterly wind of 10 to 15 knots.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Jan 2001 involved a Stinson 108-2, registration N228C, at Arlington, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010206X00405. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.