ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 364767
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| Date: | Sunday 4 August 1991 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Stinson 108-1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8619K |
| MSN: | 108-1619 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1947 |
| Engine model: | FRANKLIN 6A4-150-B3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Elwood, IN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Mccordville, IN (1Z1) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT SAID THAT AFTER HITTING A HUMP IN THE RUNWAY DURING TAKEOFF AND BECOMING PREMATURELY AIRBORNE, HE WAS UNABLE TO ATTAIN A POSITIVE CLIMB. THE ACFT MUSHED BACK INTO AN ADJACENT CORNFIELD. THE PILOT SAID THIS WAS HIS FIRST ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF WITH A REAR SEAT PASSENGER.
Probable Cause: A PREMATURE LIFT-OFF WHICH RESULTED IN A MUSH/STALL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF OPERATION.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI91LA251
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Mar-2024 18:37 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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