17 May 2013: STINSON 108-1 — Danial Stewart

17 May 2013: STINSON 108-1 — Danial Stewart

No fatalities • Cambridge, MN, United States

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.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • Effect on equipment

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 110/05kt, vis 10sm

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