# NTSB LAX95LA083: Stinson 108-2, N9359K, Lodi, CA, January 21, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: January 21, 1995, 12:05 local (20:05 UTC)
- Place: Lodi, CA
- Coordinates: 38.110397, -121.159355 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.1104&lon=-121.1594&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 9, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 29014
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX95LA083
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/29014/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA083

## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind wind condition and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway.

## 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
  - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - proper alignment - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose over, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - ditch

## Analysis

THE PILOT MADE A TRAFFIC PATTERN APPROACH AND LANDED USING RUNWAY 26. DURING ROLLOUT, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED AN ESTIMATED 10 KNOT LEFT CROSSWIND FROM ABOUT 180 DEGREES. THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY, ENTERED A DITCH AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD NOT EXPEREINCED ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS AIRPLANE. THE PILOT REPORTED TO A RESPONDING SHERIFF THAT HE HAD LANDED DOWNWIND.

## Factual narrative

On January 21, 1995, at 1205 Pacific standard time, a Stinson 108-2, N9359K, operated by the pilot, ground looped and nosed over during landing rollout on runway 26 at the Lodi (uncontrolled) Airport, Lodi, California.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight.  The airplane was substantially damaged.  Neither the private pilot nor the two passengers was injured.  The flight originated from Livermore, California, at 1130.

According to the deputy sheriff who responded to the accident site, the pilot informed him that he should not have made a downwind landing.  The airplane came to rest in a ditch adjacent to the south side of the runway.

On January 23, 1995, the pilot verbally reported to the National Transportation Safety Board that he was not certain what the wind direction was when he landed.  He estimated, however, that he experienced approximately a 10-knot crosswind.  Thereafter, the airplane went into the ditch.  The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with his airplane.

Subsequently, in the pilot's completed Aircraft Accident Report, he indicated that at the time of the accident the wind was from the south between 8 and 10 knots.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9359K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9359K), registered now, S/N 108-2359, 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: 9259
- Airframe hours: 2262
- Engines: FRANKLIN 6A4-165-B3 165 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: David E. Hennington
- Registered owner: David E. Hennington
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Provisional (Special); Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 8, 1994, 10 hours before
- Departed: LVK, LIVERMORE, CA
- Destination: 1O3, CA
- Airport: 1O3, Lodi, runway 26, 3,085 × 42 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 63; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 941 total, 15 in this make and model, 5 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 55 °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 19950121049649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950121049649A), Jan 21, 1995: Univar 1082, Lodi, CA, Substantial damage. (-16) Airman competency involved. Pilot allowed aircraft to run off runway and flipped over after striking irrigation ditch. In addition, pilot landed with…

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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