No fatalities
1 Jun 2024: STINSON 108-2 — Bethel, AK
Probable cause
The uncertificated pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse. Contributing was the failure of the right main landing gear oleo strut.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotOwner/builderNose/tail gear strut/axle — FailureDirectional control — Not attained/maintained