# NTSB FTW82DA309: Stinson 10A, N36709, Los Lumas, NM, August 1, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: August 1, 1982, 16:00 local (22:00 UTC)
- Place: Los Lumas, NM
- Coordinates: 34.810794, -106.729728 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.8108&lon=-106.7297&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 1, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71487
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82DA309
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71487/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA309

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of familiarity with aircraft, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - directional control - not possible, pilot in command
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled, pilot in command
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - ditch (contributing factor)

## Analysis

WHILE LANDING, THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN IN A CROSSWIND FROM THE RIGHT AT 15 KNOTS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE PLANE WEATHERCOCKED TO THE RIGHT AND WENT INTO A DITCH. REPORTEDLY, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE HEADING OF THE AIRCRAFT IN THE CROSSWIND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N36709](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36709), registered now, S/N 8109, built 1941 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: STINSON 10A
- Registry model: [Stinson 10A](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-10a) (registry code 8632102) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Franklin 4AC199D&E series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4ac199d-e-series) (registry code 27009, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 8109
- Engines: FRANKLIN 90 90 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Lawrence Rydberg
- Registered owner: Lawrence Rydberg
- Departed: ABQ, ALBUQUERQUE, NM
- Destination: T33, FLYING L. RANCH, TX
- Airport: E98, Mid Valley, runway 17, 4,400 × 0 ft, macadam

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 30; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 170 total, 3 in this make and model, 93 as pilot in command, 3 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- 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 19820801034099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820801034099A), Aug 1, 1982: Stnson 10ASTNSON, Los Lumas, NM, Substantial damage. Lost control on a crosswind landing. Ran into a ditch. Wind exceeded pilots and aircraft crosswind ability.

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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