Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary FTW82DA309

LOS LUMAS, NM, USA

Aircraft #1

N36709

STINSON 10A

Analysis

WHILE LANDING, THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN IN A CROSSWIND FROM THE RIGHT AT 15 KNOTS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE PLANE WEATHERCOCKED TO THE RIGHT AND WENT INTO A DITCH. REPORTEDLY, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE HEADING OF THE AIRCRAFT IN THE CROSSWIND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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