# NTSB ATL82DA137: Stinson 108-3, N130C, Hartford, KY, May 18, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: May 18, 1982, 12:45 local (18:45 UTC)
- Place: Hartford, KY
- Location: 37.4534° N, 86.8898° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Hartford, KY, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.4534&lon=-86.8898&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report May 18, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70974
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL82DA137
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70974/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA137

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - weather condition - thunderstorm (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - unfavorable wind (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - high wind (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - not possible, pilot in command
  - directional control - not possible, pilot in command
  - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

DURING FLIGHT, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED HEAVY THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY. HE WAS UNABLE TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE THE BUILD-UPS AND ELECTED TO LAND ON A GRAVEL ROAD TOWARD THE NORTHWEST. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL, HE WAS JUST ABOUT STOPPED WHEN THE PLANE WAS HIT BY A GUST OF WIND FROM THE WEST. THE PLANE WAS FLIPPED ON ITS BACK AND CAME TO REST ABOUT 20 FT RIGHT OF THE ROAD. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THAT THE WIND WAS GUSTING TO 50 MPH AFTER LANDING. HE STATED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A WEATHER BRIEFING FROM A CONTINUOUS RADIO BROADCAST.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N130C](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N130C-2020-02-28), registration cancelled 2020-02-28, S/N 108-3130, built 1947 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: STINSON 108-3
- 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: 108-3130
- Airframe hours: 1115
- Engines: FRANKLIN 6A4-165-B3 165 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Malcom C. Major
- Registered owner: Malcom C. Major
- Departed: TELL CITY, IN
- Destination: MURRAY, KY

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 64; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 828 total, 13 in this make and model, 707 as pilot in command, 11 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 60° at 40 knots
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 1,200 ft broken
- Temperature: 185 °F

## 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 19820518016609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820518016609A), May 18, 1982: Univar 1083, Hartford, KY, Substantial damage. Pilot made precautionary landing on road to avoid thunderstorms. Wind blew airplane over after rollout on landing.

## Other investigations on N130C (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 CHI70F0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0018), May 21, 1969: Stinson 108-2 (N130C), Peoria, IL, 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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