No fatalities

25 Jun 2012: STINSON 108-2 — Mile Hi Landing Strip, ID

Mile Hi Landing Strip, ID, United States
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A pilot reported that after landing on a remote grass airstrip, the airplane continued beyond the runway end and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. Damage was limited to the rudder and vertical stabilizer.

Accident Sequence

The pilot of the accident airplane stated that he was landing at a remote grass airstrip. After touchdown, the airplane continued beyond the end of the runway and nosed over, coming to rest inverted.

Aircraft Damage

As a result of the accident sequence, the airplane sustained damage to the rudder and vertical stabilizer.

Pilot Statement

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He opined that the accident may have been prevented if he had maintained a slower approach speed and touched down at the runway threshold.

Contributing factors

PilotDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedAirspeed — Not attained/maintained