MINR · Stinson 108-3 · 2001-10-14 · ROSAMOND, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02LA006
Event ID
20011024X02140
Type
Accident
Date
2001-10-14
Location
ROSAMOND, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.733333, -118.216667
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Stinson
Model
108-3
Registration
N735C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. The airplane's failure to accelerate was due to a disintegrated bearing on the camshaft. The pilot's failure to make a timely abort decision was a factor.