# N97168: 1946 Stinson 108, registration cancelled 2007-08-10

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 10, 2007
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Stinson 108](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108) (registry code 9230402)
- 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: 108-168
- Year built: 1946
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: December 1, 1955
- Certificate issued: June 10, 1985
- Last registry action: June 19, 2007
- Mode S code: AD8AA7
- Owner when cancelled: [Perkins James H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERKINS%20JAMES%20H)
- Location: [Cross Jnct, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Cross%20Jnct)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.3768° N, 78.3093° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 22625, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N97168
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=97168
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N97168-2007-08-10

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 Stinson 108: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108.md

## NTSB investigations (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 (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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