# NTSB FTW98LA214: Stinson 108-1, N8178K, Salt Lake City, UT, May 10, 1998 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: May 10, 1998, 14:50 local (20:50 UTC) - Place: Salt Lake City, UT - Coordinates: 40.810874, -111.940132 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.8109&lon=-111.9401&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report August 21, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 20602 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW98LA214 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/20602/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA214 ## Probable cause The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds while taxing. A factor was gusty, high wind conditions. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water encounter with weather, landing - roll - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - weather condition - high wind (contributing factor) - Roll over, taxi - from landing - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis While en route to Salt Lake City #2 Airport, the pilot encountered severe wind turbulence. He attempted two landings, and performed a go-around each time due to turbulence. He was successful on his third attempt to land, but while taxiing to exit the runway, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind. The left wingtip struck the ground, causing the aircraft to turn 360 degrees, and come to rest on the left wing and nose. When the pilot exited the aircraft, a wind gust overturned the aircraft. The aircraft sustained damage to the left main landing gear and the vertical stabilizer, the right wing was broken at the wing brace, the nose was dented, and the propeller was bent. At the time of the accident, the winds were reported at 20 to 25 knots, with gusts 30 to 35 knots. ## Factual narrative On May 10, 1998, at 1450 mountain daylight time, a Stinson 108-1, N8178K, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing roll at Salt Lake City #2 Airport. The private pilot and sole occupant received minor injuries. The cross-country flight originated at Tooele, Utah, and was operating under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. According to the pilot, while en route to Salt Lake City #2 Airport, he encountered severe wind and turbulence. He attempted 2 landings at the airport, and performed a go-around each time due to turbulence. He was successful on his third attempt to land, but while taxiing to exit the runway, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind. The left wingtip struck the ground, causing the aircraft to turn 360 degrees, and come to rest on the left wing and nose. The pilot exited the aircraft, and another wind gust then caused the aircraft to nose over. According to the Salt Lake City Police Department's incident report, the aircraft sustained damage to the left main landing gear and the vertical stabilizer. Additionally, the right wing was broken at the wing brace, the nose was dented, and the propeller was bent. The report stated that, at the time of the accident, the winds were reported at 20 to 25 knots, with gusts 30 to 35 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N8178K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8178K-1998-10-31), registration cancelled 1998-10-31, S/N 1081178 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Stinson 108-1 - Registry model: [Stinson 108-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-1) (registry code 9230404) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 108-1-1178 - Airframe hours: 2601 - Engines: Franklin 6A4-150-B3 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Destroyed - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Gary L. Casey - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, March 1, 1998, 24 hours before - Departed: TVY, TOOELE, UT - Destination: U42 - Airport: U42, Salt Lake City # 2, runway 16, 5,860 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 52; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 287 total, 126 in this make and model, 287 as pilot in command, 28 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 170° at 17 knots, gusting 24 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 63 °F, dew point 41 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: SLC, 10 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 19980510008829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980510008829A), May 10, 1998: Univar 1081, Salt Lake City, UT, Substantial damage. Nosed over landing. (.4)on may 10, 1998, at 1450 mountain daylight time, a Stinson 108-1, N8178K, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during… From the NTSB's public API. 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