Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary BFO93LA104

CULPEPER, VA, USA

Aircraft #1

N9014K

STINSON 108-1

Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUWNAY DURING LANDING ROLLOUT AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH. HE STATED THAT HE APPLIED LEFT RUDDER AND BRAKE 'TO NO AVAIL'. AN INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE DID NOT REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT INCLUDE A DITCH.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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