No fatalities

30 Nov 2023: STINSON 108-2 — Martinsville, VA

Martinsville, VA, United States
SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a wheel landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilotResponse/compensation