# NTSB OAK71FXQ34: Stinson 108-2, N228C, Stead, CA, April 12, 1971

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: April 12, 1971
- Place: Stead, CA · STEAD, CA
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report December 22, 1971
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 161015
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=OAK71FXQ34
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FXQ34

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-1266  71/4/12    STEAD,CALIF         STINSON 108-2       CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             STUDENT, AGE 55, 47 TOTAL
        TIME - 1745                    N228C               PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  HOURS, ALL IN TYPE, NOT
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - RENO-STEAD
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          STEAD,CALIF                 LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE                                 LANDING: ROLL
           NOSE OVER/DOWN                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - NOT ALIGNED WITH RUNWAY/INTENDED LANDING AREA
           AIRPORTS/AIRWAYS/FACILITIES - AIRPORT CONDITIONS: SOFT SHOULDERS
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N228C](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N228C-2010-07-30), registration cancelled 2010-07-30, S/N 108-3228, 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
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Reno-Stead

## Other investigations on N228C (2)

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.

- [NTSB LAX07CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA269), Sep 8, 2007: Stinson 108-2 (N228C), Port Townsend, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB SEA01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA041), Jan 20, 2001: Stinson 108-2 (N228C), Arlington, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.

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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