Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR11CA345

Moses Lake, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N8318K

STINSON 108-1

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he had trouble maintaining directional control of the airplane. He elected to abort the takeoff and reduced the throttle to idle while applying both brakes. The airplane veered to the left off of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane's left wing strut and rudder received substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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