# NTSB DFW08CA005: Stinson 108-2, N9603K, Indianola, MS, October 7, 2007 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: October 7, 2007, 17:00 local (22:00 UTC) - Place: Indianola, MS - Coordinates: 33.485553, -90.678886 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.4856&lon=-90.6789&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report December 20, 2007 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Jackson, Mississippi - NTSB case key (mKey): 66851 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DFW08CA005 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/66851/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA005 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind. ## 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 - crosswind (contributing factor) - compensation for wind conditions - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - grass - Gear collapsed, landing - landing gear,main gear - collapsed ## Analysis The 3,042-hour private lost control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane while landing on Runway 17 with a prevailing crosswind. The pilot reported that he attempted to regain control and applied the brakes and full right rudder; however, he was not able to keep the vintage airplane on the 150-foot wide runway. The airplane ground looped and exited the runway. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the ground. The airplane came to rest upright in the grass and both occupants were able to exit the airplane normally. On the NTSB Form 6120 completed by the pilot, he recommended that to prevent further accidents, the right rudder and right brake should be applied sooner to prevent the airplane from ground looping. The winds at the time of the mishap were variable at 5 knots. ## Factual narrative The 3,042-hour private lost control of the tail-wheel equipped airplane while landing on Runway 17 with a prevailing crosswind. The pilot reported that he attempted to regain control and applied the brakes and full right rudder; however, he was not able to keep the vintage airplane on the 150-foot wide runway. The airplane ground looped and exited the runway. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the ground. The airplane came to rest upright in the grass and both occupants were able to exit the airplane normally. On the NTSB Form 6120 completed by the pilot, he recommended that to prevent further accidents, the right rudder and right brake should be applied sooner to prevent the airplane from ground looping. The winds at the time of the mishap were variable at 5 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9603K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9603K-2015-03-19), registration cancelled 2015-03-19, S/N 108-2603, built 1947 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Stinson 108-2 - 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: 108-2603 - Airframe hours: 2478 - Engines: Franklin 6A4-165-B3 165 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal; Standard, Utility - Last inspection: Annual, April 1, 2007 - Departed: GLH, GREENVILLE, MS - Destination: IDL, INDIANOLA, MS - Airport: IDL, Indianola Muni, runway 17, 6,991 × 150 ft, concrete ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 70; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review June 1, 2007; flight hours: 3,042 total, 100 in this make and model, 2,793 as pilot in command, 30 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: variable at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 91 °F, dew point 66 °F - Altimeter: 29.90 inHg - Observed at: GLH, 15 nm away ## 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 20071007825249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071007825249A), Oct 7, 2007: Univar 1082, Indianola, MS, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot landed the aircraft on runway 17 at Indianola Municipal Airport (idl) and ground looped the aircraft. The aircraft sustained substantial… From the NTSB's public API. 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