ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 299208
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| Date: | Friday 24 March 2000 |
| Time: | 10:30 LT |
| Type: |  Stinson 108-2 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N442C |
| MSN: | 108-3442 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2231 hours |
| Engine model: | Franklin 6A4-165-B3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | LAS CRUCES, New Mexico -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KLRU) |
| (KLRU) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot said that shortly after he took off from runway 26, he felt the engine was not developing enough power, so he made a 180 degree turn and landed on runway 8 with an estimated tailwind velocity of 5 knots. He said he failed to maintain directional control and the airplane skidded to the left and off the runway, bending the right rear spar. The engine was later disassembled and examined. The no. 6 intake valve was found burnt and was not seating properly. The mechanic told the pilot this condition would account for the loss of power.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. Factors were a burnt and unseated intake valve, and the tail wind.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN00LA068
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Oct-2022 03:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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