STINSON 108-2 accident at Martinsville, VA, 30 Nov 2023

On November 30, 2023, a STINSON 108-2 was involved in an aviation accident near Martinsville, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.