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Grumman TBM-3E accident near Spooner, Wisconsin, April 25, 1993

On April 25, 1993 at about 5:00 pm local time, a Grumman TBM-3E, registered N93818, was substantially damaged in an accident near Spooner, Wisconsin (Private airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made November 2, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
April 25, 1993 · about 5:00 pm local time · cases in 1993
Place
Spooner, Wisconsin · Private · map
Type
Accident
Injuries
No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Grumman TBM-3E · all TBM-3Es on the register
Registration
N93818 · registry record · serial 53818
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)

The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record

THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS LANDING ON SOD RUNWAY 27 WITH A GUSTY CROSSWIND FROM 300 DEGREES. HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED. THE PILOT LISTS 2.2 HOURS TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD WAR TWO VINTAGE AIRPLANE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. NO PREACCIDENT MECHANICAL ANOMALY WAS DISCOVERED OR CLAIMED.

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: multi-engine land; single-engine land; single-engine sea
  • Flight time: 1,100 hours in all; 2 in this make and model; 30 in the last 90 days; 10 in the last 30 days; 1,019 as pilot in command
  • Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
  • Seat: frt

The aircraft

  • Airframe total time: 2,055 hours
  • Last inspection: approved inspection programme, February 25, 1993; 22 hours since
  • Maximum gross weight: 18,100 lb
  • Seats: 5
  • Landing gear: retractable
  • Engine: Wright R-2600-20 (piston); 0 hours total

The flight

  • Departed from: ANE Blaine MN at 4:00 pm
  • Destination: PVT
  • Flight plan: none
  • Runway 27, 4,000 ft by 200 ft

Weather at the time

  • Light: daylight
  • Wind: from 300° at 15 knots, gusting 20
  • Visibility: 30 statute miles
  • Sky: clear
  • Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1

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