Stinson 108-2 accident near Camilla, Georgia, August 22, 2003
On August 22, 2003 at about 5:33 pm local time, a Stinson 108-2, registered N936D, was substantially damaged in an accident near Camilla, Georgia (Camilla Mitchell County airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The malfunction (locking) of the left brake piston during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 22, 2003 · about 5:33 pm local time
- Place
- Camilla, Georgia · Camilla Mitchell County · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Stinson 108-2 · all 108-2s on the register
- Registration
- N936D · registry record · serial 108-2936
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
When the airplane touched down, it jerked hard to the left, continued off the left side of the runway into the grass, and nosed over. A single black skid mark was observed on the runway. The left main wheel could not be turned by hand. Examination revealed the piston for the left brake assembly was partially extended and could not be pushed in by hand. The base of the exposed area of the piston was shiny around its circumference, and the upper circumference of the exposed area was rust-colored. The top portion of the left brake assembly and the upper portion of the left piston face were rust-colored with rough, dark brown debris adhered to both surfaces. Maintenance records revealed the airplane had accumulated less than 20 hours on the tachometer in the past three years.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 713 hours in all; 73 in this make and model; 31 in the last 90 days; 5 in the last 30 days; 713 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: November 13, 2002
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,842 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, August 3, 2003; 2.7 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,230 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-470 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: TMB Miami FL at 2:00 pm
- Destination: CXU Camilla GA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 8, 4,005 ft by 60 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 150° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 3,100 ft
- Temperature: 86°F (30°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
- Altimeter: 30.04 inHg
- Observation at 5:53 pm from KABY, 19 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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