Accident Stinson 108-2 N9359K, Saturday 21 January 1995

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Date:	Saturday 21 January 1995
Time:	13:05 LT
Type:	Stinson 108-2
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N9359K
MSN:	9259
Total airframe hrs:	2262 hours
Engine model:	FRANKLIN 6A4-165-B3
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Lodi, CA - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Livermore, CA (KLVK)
Destination airport:	(1O3)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
THE PILOT MADE A TRAFFIC PATTERN APPROACH AND LANDED USING RUNWAY 26. DURING ROLLOUT, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED AN ESTIMATED 10 KNOT LEFT CROSSWIND FROM ABOUT 180 DEGREES. THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY, ENTERED A DITCH AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD NOT EXPEREINCED ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS AIRPLANE. THE PILOT REPORTED TO A RESPONDING SHERIFF THAT HE HAD LANDED DOWNWIND.

Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind wind condition and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway.

Accident investigation: