# NTSB LAX86LA255: Stinson 108-1, N97201, Quincy, CA, June 16, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 16, 1986, 15:30 local (22:30 UTC)
- Place: Quincy, CA
- Coordinates: 39.960933, -120.999618 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.9609&lon=-120.9996&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 10, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 25184
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX86LA255
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/25184/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA255

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - throttle/power control - improper use of, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - in-flight briefing service - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Main gear collapsed, takeoff - roll/run
  - maneuver - improper, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - lack of total experience in type of aircraft, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled, pilot in command
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff
  - terrain condition - ditch

## Analysis

THE COMMERCIAL PLT/CFI, ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF WHEN A LEFT 40 DEG, 15 TO 25 KNOT CROSSWIND EXISTED. THE PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT, & WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF THE ACFT'S GEAR COLLAPSED & THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A DRAINAGE DITCH. THE PLT HAD A TOTAL FLIGHT TIME OF 506 HRS, BUT ONLY 6 HRS HAD BEEN FLOWN IN THIS MODEL OF ACFT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N97201](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N97201-2017-05-23), registration cancelled 2017-05-23, S/N 108-201, built 1946 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: STINSON 108-1
- Registry model: [Stinson 108-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-1) (registry code 9230404) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Franklin 6A4150 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4150-series) (registry code 27024, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 108-201
- Airframe hours: 1
- Engines: FRANKLIN 6A4150-B3 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Taigh E. Ramey
- Registered owner: Taigh E. Ramex
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, May 7, 1986, 6 hours before
- Departed: 201, QUINCY, CA
- Destination: 201Q, QUINCY, CA
- Airport: 201, Gansner Field Quincy, runway 24, 4,100 × 60 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 24; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 506 total, 6 in this make and model, 455 as pilot in command, 25 in the last 90 days, 12 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 200° at 15 knots, gusting 25
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 30 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 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 19860616031049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860616031049A), Jun 16, 1986: Univar 1081, Quincy, CA, Substantial damage. The aircraft veered off the side of the runway during takeoff roll. Pilot over corrected for crosswinds.

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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