Accident Stinson 108-2 N228C,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 386288
 
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Date:Saturday 20 January 2001
Time:14:30 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic S108 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Stinson 108-2
Owner/operator:
Registration: N228C
MSN: 108-3228
Total airframe hrs:4261 hours
Engine model:Franklin 6A4-165-B3
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Arlington, WA -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Snohomish, WA (S43)
Destination airport:Arlington Municipal Airport, WA (AWO/KAWO)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot stated: "During the landing flare the right wing (upwind) rose, causing the airplane to touchdown [sic] on the left main gear (downwind). During the landing rollout the airplane yawed to the right and the wing tip contacted the runway surface." Weather conditions for the flight were described as visual meteorological conditions, with a high overcast and an easterly wind at 10 to 15 knots. The pilot reported that no mechanical failure or malfunction was involved in the accident. The pilot did not report which runway the accident took place on. The airport has two runways, one oriented north-south and the other oriented northwest-southeast.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: SEA01LA041
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 7 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB SEA01LA041

History of this aircraft

Other occurrences involving this aircraft
8 September 2007 N228C Caballeros Aircraft LLC 0 Port Townsend, Washington sub

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Revision history:

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