Commercial Aviation
NTSB Final Report: Stinson 108
Contributing To The Accident Was (Pilot’s) Impairment From The Effects Of Alcohol Consumption Analysis: The pilot departed an unknown airstrip and made an emergency landing at a US Army airfield. The left wing strut was substantially damaged and consistent with an impact with a tree. The pilot was uncooperative with first responders and smelled of alcohol and appeared to be under the influence. A police officer found an open container of alcohol in the airplane and transported the pilot to the hospital.