# N8660K: 1947 Universal Stinson 108, registration cancelled 2017-03-13

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: March 13, 2017
- Exported to: Russia
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Universal Stinson 108](https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-stinson-108) (registry code 9230412)
- Engine: [Franklin 6A4150 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4150-series) (registry code 27024)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-767](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-767), [TCDS E-238](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-238) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 108-1660
- Year built: 1947
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: April 15, 1971
- Certificate issued: July 16, 2015
- Last registry action: July 16, 2015
- Mode S code: ABE783
- Owner when cancelled: [Charnews Daniel P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHARNEWS%20DANIEL%20P)
- Location: [Centerport, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Centerport)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 40.9024° N, 73.3714° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 11721, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8660K
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8660K
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8660K-2017-03-13

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Universal Stinson 108: https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-stinson-108.md

## Service difficulty reports (1)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 98ZZZX4775](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4775), Nov 20, 1998: SPAR. CORRODED. AIRCRAFT WAS METALIZED IN 1960'S. NO INSPECTION PROVISIONS IN WINGS. FRONT SPAR ON RT WING WAS/IS SEVERELY CORRODED FROM STA 40 TO STA 80. CORROSION IS ON LEADI

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 ERA16LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA173), Apr 30, 2016: Universal Stinson 108 (N8660K), Calverton, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20160430004319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160430004319A), Apr 30, 2016: Universal Stinson 108 (N8660K), Calverton, NY, Substantial damage. At approximately 10:30 am local time, [privacy data omitted]pilot attempted to land at Calverton airport due to engine having problems/missing. Pilot stated…

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