# NTSB ANC90LA148: Stinson 108, N9462K, Cold Foot, AK, August 19, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 18, 1990, 21:00 local (Aug 19, 1990, 05:00 UTC)
- Place: Cold Foot, AK
- Coordinates: 64.810035, -147.720245 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=64.8100&lon=-147.7202&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 2 serious
- Status: Completed, report September 15, 1992
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 5431
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC90LA148
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/5431/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA148

## Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - hidden obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
- Loss of control - in flight, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

DURING TAKEOFF ON A MINING STRIP, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A LARGE RUBBER TIRE LYING AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE LANDING GEAR WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO FLY TO COLDFOOT FOR HIS EMERGENCY LANDING. DURING THE APPROACH TO COLDFOOT AND ON SHORT FINAL, THE PILOT STALLED THE AIRPLANE AND CRASHED ON THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9462K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9462K-2014-11-24), registration cancelled 2014-11-24, S/N 108-2462, built 1947 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: STINSON 108
- Registry model: [Stinson 108-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-2) (registry code 9230406) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Franklin 6A4165 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4165-series) (registry code 27025, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1082462
- Airframe hours: 2800
- Engines: FRANKLIN 145 145 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Beyers, David W.
- Registered owner: David W Beyers
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: NONE, CHAPMAN CREEK, AK
- Airport: CXF, Coldfoot

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 33; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, expired; seat: left; flight hours: 400 total, 200 in this make and model, 360 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 60 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 61 °F, dew point 39 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19900819034099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900819034099A), Aug 19, 1990: Univar 108, Coldfoot, AK, Substantial damage. Damaged left main gear and airframe on takeoff. Gear hit large tire at end of runway. Flew to base,crashed on landing

## Other investigations on N9462K (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC76DAG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAG56), Oct 17, 1975: Stinson 108-2 (N9462K), Gulkana, AK, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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