# N97168: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: August 10, 2007
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=97168
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N97168

## Aircraft that carried N97168

- [Cancelled 2007-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N97168-2007-08-10): Stinson 108, S/N 108-168, built 1946. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Perkins James H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERKINS%20JAMES%20H), [Cross Jnct, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Cross%20Jnct)

## NTSB investigations on N97168 (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB NYC03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA175), Jul 31, 2003: Stinson 108 (N97168), White Post, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot/ mechanic's improper annual inspection including his rigging of the elevator flight control, and his subsequent inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane prior to flight, when he…
- [NTSB IAD01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA047), Apr 26, 2001: Stinson 108 (N97168), White Post, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the tall wet grass.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N97168 (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20030731030609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030731030609A), Jul 31, 2003: Univar 108 (N97168), White Post, VA, Substantial damage. (-23) During a test flight and on final approach, the pilot reported he lost elevator control and the aircraft dove for the ground. The control yolk was…
- [Accident 20010426016869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010426016869A), Apr 26, 2001: Univar 108 (N97168), White Post, VA, No damage. (-23) During takeoff roll, aircraft veered left off runway, went through barbed wire fence then struck 6' rock/dirt mound. Came to rest approx 150 yards beyond…

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