17 May 2013: STINSON 108-1 — Danial Stewart — Cambridge, MN
On 17 May 2013, a STINSON 108-1 operated by Danial Stewart was involved in an aviation accident near Cambridge, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
The pilot stated that after touchdown on the runway, an unexpected gusting crosswind turned the nose of the airplane to the left. The airplane ground looped and went off the east side of the runway, during which the left wing and firewall were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.