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Conventional-Gear Aircraft Experiences Right Main Gear Collapse During Landing Roll

Kalispell, MT, United States

On September 16, 2008, a Stinson 108-1 was involved in an aviation accident near Kalispell, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported that a conventional-gear aircraft veered left about 300 feet into the landing roll, causing the right main gear to collapse under the fuselage and bending the right wingtip. No mechanical anomalies were indicated.

Incident Overview A pilot reported that he was landing at his destination in a conventional-gear airplane. The aircraft touched down normally, but approximately 300 feet into the landing roll, it veered to the left. ## Damage and Observations The leftward veer resulted in a right main gear collapse under the fuselage. The right wingtip was also bent. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical anomalies prior to the event. ## Reported Details The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or cause. The account is based solely on the pilot's report.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintained

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Sept 2008 Stinson 108-1 accident near Kalispell, MT?

A pilot reported that a conventional-gear aircraft veered left about 300 feet into the landing roll, causing the right main gear to collapse under the fuselage and bending the right wingtip. No mechanical anomalies were indicated.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Sept 2008 Stinson 108-1 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Sept 2008 involved a Stinson 108-1, at Kalispell, MT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.

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