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Tailwheel Airplane Noses Over During Landing in Gusty Wind

Batavia, OH, United States

On May 6, 2016, a STINSON 108 2 was involved in an aviation accident near Batavia, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's incorrect brake application during the runway excursion, which resulted in a nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

During landing in gusty wind, a tailwheel airplane's left wing was lifted by a gust; the pilot aborted but the airplane nosed over after main wheels touched grass.

Accident Details

A tailwheel-equipped airplane was landing on runway 04 when, during the touchdown in gusty wind conditions, a gust of wind lifted the left wing. The pilot reported that he advanced the throttle to abort the landing, and the airplane drifted to the right of the runway. The main wheels touched down on the grass, and the airplane abruptly stopped and nosed over.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Weather

A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located about 10 miles to the west revealed that, about 23 minutes after the accident, the wind was reported as 330 degrees true at 13 knots, and visibility 10 statute miles.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and left lift strut.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Incorrect use/operationEffect on equipment

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 May 2016 STINSON 108 2 accident near Batavia, OH?

During landing in gusty wind, a tailwheel airplane's left wing was lifted by a gust; the pilot aborted but the airplane nosed over after main wheels touched grass.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 May 2016 STINSON 108 2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 May 2016 involved a STINSON 108 2, at Batavia, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's incorrect brake application during the runway excursion, which resulted in a nose over.

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