ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356588
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| Date: | Thursday 10 October 1996 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Stinson 108-3 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N10ZP |
| MSN: | 6505M |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1290 hours |
| Engine model: | Franklin 6A4-165-B3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Morris, AL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Cullman, AL (3A1) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that while attempting a tailwind landing on a private airstrip, the airplane touched down on the last 500 feet of the grass runway and nosed over as he applied heavy braking. The prevailing winds were 10 to 15 knots.
Probable Cause: The pilot selected the wrong runway relative to the wind, and misjudged the proper touchdowm point on the runway. The tailwind was a factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL97LA001
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 08:46 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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