2003-01-25: Stinson 108-2 — Elbert, CO

Casualties unknown • Elbert, CO, US

Probable cause

the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot was practicing touch and go landings in the traffic pattern. As he was performing a full stop landing on runway 35, he caught a gust of wind which raised the right wing approximately 20 to 30 degrees. The pilot attempted to level the wings but could not. The airplane ground looped to the right and the left wing struck the ground causing substantial damage to the left outboard wing. An examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. Wind conditions on the airport at the time of the accident were 040 degrees at 12 knots with gusts to 17 knots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-01-25 Stinson 108-2 accident near Elbert, CO?

The pilot was practicing touch and go landings in the traffic pattern. As he was performing a full stop landing on runway 35, he caught a gust of wind which raised the right wing approximately 20 to 30 degrees. The pilot attempted to level the wings but could not. The airplane ground looped to the right and the left…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-01-25 involved a Stinson 108-2, registration N9335K, at Elbert, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030128X00119. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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