Casualties unknown

Airplane Ground Loops During Landing Attempt (N228C)

Port Townsend, WA, US

On September 8, 2007, a Stinson 108-2 (registration N228C) was involved in an aviation accident near Port Townsend, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted landing attempt. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported a loss of control after touchdown, leading to a ground loop and left wing strike. She attributed the event to a gust of wind.

Incident Overview

During a landing, the airplane experienced a ground loop. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, reported making a normal approach to the destination runway. She noted a slight crosswind from the right and configured the airplane to compensate for the conditions.

Sequence of Events

The airplane touched down on the runway centerline. Almost immediately after touchdown, the pilot lost control of the airplane. It veered to the right, prompting the pilot to abort the landing by adding full power. The airplane momentarily began to depart the runway but subsequently banked left, causing the left wing to contact the ground.

Pilot Statement

The pilot opined that the airplane encountered a gust of wind following touchdown. She reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.

Aircraft Information

No specific aircraft type, registration, or engine configuration was provided in the source. The incident occurred during daylight hours under unspecified weather conditions. No ATC involvement was reported.

Outcome

The airplane sustained damage to the left wing from the ground contact. There was no indication of injuries or fatalities in the source. The accident site was the destination airport runway.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071001X01485. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.