# FAA incident reports: Franklin 6A4150 series A list on [Franklin 6A4150 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4150-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 8 · 375 reports - [Accident 20260822012139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260822012139A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Joseph, OR · Aug 22, 2026 · N8391K · Substantial damage > Pilot flew from sandpoint (kszt) to Joseph (kjsy) for a fuel stop. While on final approach noticed the winds were favoring a heavy crosswind and decided to abort the landing and go around. Pilot flew to nearby enterprise airport (8S4) where the winds were… - [Accident 20250708009339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250708009339A.md): Stinson 108 · Marion, TX · Jul 8, 2025 · N97577 · Minor damage > On July 8, 2025, at approximately 1810 CDT, aircraft [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident while being prepared for flight from Zuehl Airport (1TE4). Prior to a refuel, the pilot-in-command manipulated the position of the propeller, induced… - [Incident 20250706012089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250706012089I.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Lakeville, MN · Jul 6, 2025 · N86719 · Minor damage > PIC departed to destination airport. PIC stated that due to an aviation event at the destination airport the traffic pattern was busier than usual. Additionally, PIC stated that he was distracted due to operational differences (RPM restriction) of newly… - [Accident 20250614007309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250614007309A.md): Stinson 108 · Denali National, AK · Jun 14, 2025 · N2101Q · Substantial damage > The pilot performed an initial surveying pass from west to east to ensure the airstrip was clear of obstructions. The pilot entered a east downwind approach. The pilot performed a light touch and go to ensure the dirt/gravel was firm enough to support the… - [Accident 20250603006879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250603006879A.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Mocksville, NC · Jun 3, 2025 · N40158 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On June 03, 2025, a Universal Stinson 180 touched down midfield on runway 02L at the Sugar Valley Airport (5NC2) and lifted the left wheel to avoid a turtle. The aircraft teetered back and forth after lift off, veered to the right and began to climb, but did… - [Incident 20240609010159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240609010159I.md): Bellanca 14-13-3 · Wilton, CA · Jun 9, 2024 · N6504N · Minor damage > The pilot took off from sacramento executive airport on June 09, 2024 at approximately 11:30AM local time, headed to columbia airport O22. Upon leveling out to cruising alttitude, 5500FT, the engine failed. Pilot ran check list and could not get engine to… - [Accident 20240425003999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240425003999A.md): Stinson 108 · Bolivar, OH · Apr 25, 2024 · N97517 · Substantial damage > Flying heading 090 @ 1,500AGL from urbana (I74) to minerva, OH (OH15) 16 mi west of minerva pilot experience engine running rough. Whent thru emergency procedures mag ck, carb heat, mix rich with no improvement. Engime quit. Pilot landed dead stick in vacant… - [Accident 20240314003979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240314003979A.md): Stinson 108 · Houston, AK · Mar 14, 2024 · N9041K · Substantial damage > Afternoon of March. 14th 2024 pilot brought aircraft on skis out of hanger to load and fuel for preparation for flight. Pilot fueled right tank only with approximately 15 gallons. He dipped the left tank and nothing showed up on the dip stick because of… - [Incident 20230921013889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230921013889I.md): Stinson 108 · El Dorado, KS · Sep 21, 2023 · N200LG · Minor damage > On 09/21/2023 at approximately 11:55AM a Stinson 108 aircraft while taxiing for fuel the left elevator contacted a vehicle right forward fender at El Dorado / captain Jack Thomas memorial airport (eqa). Compliance action ar: CE07202400519 - [Accident 20230712014659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230712014659A.md): Stinson 108 · Ninilchik, AK · Jul 12, 2023 · N97719 · Substantial damage > From FAA form 8020-9 aircraft accident/incident preliminary notice, block/item 5.: emergency landing on a secondary dirt road and clipped wing on a road sign due to engine failure. - [Accident 20230711013609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230711013609A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Burlington, WA · Jul 11, 2023 · N8889K · Destroyed > During landing pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. The aircraft vacated the runway surface area into the grass and became airborne. Unable to sustain flight the aircraft stalled into the ground and came to rest on a parked aircraft. - [Incident 20230225009129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230225009129I.md): Stinson 108-1 · Columbus, MS · Feb 25, 2023 · N8748K · Minor damage > Pilot stated that on initial touchdown the plane yawed to the right and was corrected with left rudder;as the nose came back to the left, the wind picked the left wing up and the right wingtip hit the runway. The left wing came back down, and then we nosed… - [Accident 20230212002169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230212002169A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Morgan, UT · Feb 12, 2023 · N8135K · Substantial damage > Pilot touched down and slowed. The tailwheel touched down as well. The aircraft started to turn left, pilot applied right rudder. Right rudder was too abrupt and aircraft slowed to the point the pilot couldn’t get the aircraft from going right. 42U has a… - [Incident 20230108000509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230108000509I.md): Stinson 108-1 · Anoka, MN · Jan 8, 2023 · N9033K · Minor damage > 2023-01-08 [privacy data omitted] went off left side of runway during landing and struck snowbank, 2 on board no injuries and minor damage. CFI was in the right seat providing training for tailwheel endorsement and insurance checkout. After touching down… - [Accident 20220730013609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220730013609A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Columbus, OH · Jul 30, 2022 · N9162K · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted], Stinson, lhq-cmh, landing runway 28R, landed hard, left gear broke and folded under cabin. Striking left wing on ground and prop. Occupants exited aircraft uninjured. Aircraft damage: substantial - [Incident 20220607009639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220607009639I.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Juneau, AK · Jun 7, 2022 · N97421 · Minor damage > The pilot in command and passenger/pilot statements and interviews revealed that they were flying loop patterns around the Juneau area. After completing a couple of loops/patterns they decided to fly a shorter loop/pattern and on the return leg of the flight… - [Accident 20211008019919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211008019919A.md): Stinson 108 · Cabot, AR · Oct 8, 2021 · N677JD · Substantial damage > On Friday October 8, 2021, N677JD, a stenson 108, was involved in an off-field landing in graystone, AR. The airman was on a cross country flight from arkadelphia, AR (kadf) to searcy, AR (ksrc) returning from a flight earlier that day. Upon leveling off at… - [Accident 20210802012339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210802012339A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Sterling, AK · Aug 2, 2021 · N8656K · Substantial damage > On August 2, 2021 at approximately 2:58 pm local time, N8656K, a Stinson 108-1, was substantially damaged during an emergency Landing following a partial engine power loss during takeoff. There were four people onboard the aircraft with no injuries reported. - [Accident 20210725011829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210725011829A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Boseman, MT · Jul 25, 2021 · N8844K · Substantial damage > On landing, pilot experienced right drift due to un anticipated/forecasted wind and was unable to retain control of aircraft and maintain runway alignment. Initiated a hard left-rudder input which cause the left landing gear strut to collapse and subsequent… - [Incident 20201209018029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201209018029I.md): Stinson 108-2 · Burleson, TX · Dec 9, 2020 · N340C · Minor damage > The pilot landed on 17L, taxiied off at echo taxiway, turned south onto taxiway alpha. He then passed behind a stationary falcon-900. At that point, he encountered jetwash, and his aircraft tipped up onto its left landing gear, and the left wingtip made… - [Incident 20200604007839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200604007839I.md): Stinson 108 · Yakima, WA · Jun 4, 2020 · N87607 · Minor damage > Pilot conducted a wheel landing on runway 4, at the proper speed and landed on runway centerline. The airplane swerved to the left and the pilot was unable to turn right. The pilot applied full power to go around, got airborne about 15 ft, but was unable to… - [Incident 20200123001709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200123001709I.md): Stinson 108-1 · Hays, KS · Jan 23, 2020 · N97644 · Minor damage > During down wind taxiing to the take off runway, the pilot started a turn to take the active runway. He admits he became distracted by a back seat passenger and turned around to talk to them. He suspects he relaxed the control input to the elevator at this… - [Accident 20190901014679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190901014679A.md): Stinson 108 · Bandera, WA · Sep 1, 2019 · N97699 · Substantial damage > Pilot was going to practice an aborted takeoff and did not intend to be airborne. The aircraft did break ground and became airborne. Due to ground effect, he could not put the aircraft back down immediately. By the time he got the airplane back on the runway… - [Accident 20190119000309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190119000309A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Shawano, WI · Jan 19, 2019 · N97969 · Destroyed > The pilot in command stated that on January 18, 2019 he went to bed at 2130 and woke up on January 19, 2019 at 0630. He stated that he felt good and he was not taking any medication. He lives on 38WI where the aircraft is based and checked the weather (via… - [Incident 20180930019319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180930019319I.md): Stinson 108-1 · Mayo, FL · Sep 30, 2018 · N8599K · No damage > On September 30, 2018, at 1053 EST a 1947 Stinson, model 108-1, N8599K that is registered to [privacy data omitted], had an engine power problem during cruise flight and the engine lost power. The pilot landed the aircraft in a cow pasture at Mayo, Florida.… - [Incident 20180825015299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180825015299I.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Hillesville, VA · Aug 25, 2018 · N74432 · Minor damage > Pilot stated that he was on final to land at twin counties airport in Hillesville VA. While still a few miles out he felt a shutter similar to driving a car over a rumble strip, he then looked at his tachometer and it went to zero. At this point he felt he… - [Incident 20180507004849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180507004849I.md): Stinson 108 · San Luis Obispo, CA · May 7, 2018 · N97504 · Minor damage > N97504 had a prop strike during its landing phase on runway 29 at sbp airport. Upon landing the airplane started yawing and hard braking led to the airplane tipping over resulting in a prop strike and lower cowling damage. - [Accident 20180427004239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180427004239A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Spokane, WA · Apr 27, 2018 · N35VM · Substantial damage > N35VM, single engine, conventional gear, Stinson 108, lost control on landing and groundlooped, departing the landing runway 04R. The pilot stated he was returning from a part 91 flight in an aircraft make/model that was purchased recently, 10 hours total in… - [Accident 20180309001819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180309001819A.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Anacortes, WA · Mar 9, 2018 · N74445 · Substantial damage > On March 9, 2018 the pilot was receiving flight instruction while also accomplishing his flight review. At, or about, 1615 local time while landing on runway 36 at Anacortes (74S) the tail wheel contacted the runway, the aircraft veered to the right with the… - [Accident 20170721012569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170721012569A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Jul 21, 2017 · N8954K · Substantial damage > After a normal landing at klxt, the pilot applied brakes. The left brake pedal responded as expected but the right pedal went all the way to the floor. Left brake then locked up the left main and pulled the aircraft to the left side of the runway. The pilot… - [Accident 20161018017639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161018017639A.md): Stinson 108 · Austin, TX · Oct 18, 2016 · N97634 · Substantial damage > 1. Description of accident: the accident occurred on 10/18/2016 at Austin executive (kedc). The type of aircraft was a Stinson 108, with a conventional (tailwheel) landing gear. The PIC, was flying from 1TE4, zuehl airport near san antonio, to Austin… - [Accident 20161001019769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161001019769A.md): Culver PQ-14A · Long View, NC · Oct 1, 2016 · N4648V · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On October 1, 2016 at 1310 local time a Culver PQ-14A, N4648V, was destroyed during collision with trees, terrain, and a commercial building during a forced landing after takeoff from hickory regional airport (hky). Preliminary information from witnesses and… - [Accident 20160430004319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160430004319A.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Calverton, NY · Apr 30, 2016 · N8660K · 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 his intention was to land, perform run-up to clear engine. While attempting to land/taxi, pilot… - [Accident 20151219022179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151219022179A.md): Stinson 108 · Portales, NM · Dec 19, 2015 · N97411 · Substantial damage > ? On December 19, 2015 at 1410MST a 1946 Stinson 108 aircraft bearing registration number N97411 registered to the private owner, experienced a loss of control after landing, striking the left wing tip and coming to rest off the runway at Portales municipal… - [Accident 20151203020739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151203020739A.md): Stinson 108 · Medicne Lodge, KS · Dec 3, 2015 · N97537 · Substantial damage > On December 3, 2015, at approximately 1632 central daylight time (CDT) (2232 UTC), the airman, holder of commercial pilot certificate and pilot-in-command (PIC) of a Stinson-108 series aircraft, was involved in an aircraft accident that occurred while landing… - [Incident 20151023023989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151023023989I.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Macon, GA · Oct 23, 2015 · N74267 · Minor damage > Pilot stated that he became distracted during his approach into the airport and forgot to lower the landing gear. Pilot states that he used the landing check list but still became distracted and did not extend the landing gear. Pilot was very cooperative and… - [Accident 20150614009189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150614009189A.md): Stinson 108 · Dushore, PA · Jun 14, 2015 · N97505 · Substantial damage > Pilot stated that he performed an engine run up the day prior to the accident. He stated all engine parameters were fine. The following morning he started the aircraft and let it come up to temperature. Everything was normal with the take-off roll and climb.… - [Accident 20150415009739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150415009739A.md): Universal Stinson 108-1 · Macon, MS · Apr 15, 2015 · N9799G · Substantial damage > According to the pilot of the aircraft, he stated the engine running rough. He determined he could not make it to his distination and began to search for a place to land. Thinking the road was clear he attempted to land on the road. A truck was coming down… - [Accident 20140718012369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140718012369A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Bruno, MN · Jul 18, 2014 · N9034K · Substantial damage > Pilot reported that approximately 1/2 hour into a flight from kdyt to 8Y4 while at an altitude of approximately 2000' AGL, the engine sputtered for approximately 10 seconds and then abruptly quit. He initiated emergency procedures and located a suitable field… - [Incident 20140622010909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140622010909I.md): Stinson 108 · Auburn, IN · Jun 22, 2014 · N40106 · No damage > Aircraft departed seneca county Ohio K16G, enroute to joliet regional, kjot at about 3 miles east of Auburn, IN kgwb the engine seized. Aircraft landed in a farm field with no damage to aircraft. Incident number is IGL172014003 - [Accident 20131227025839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131227025839A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Lodi, CA · Dec 27, 2013 · N8848K · Substantial damage > Pilot in command (PIC) fueled up at medesto airport (30 gallons) and took off from medesto airport to Lodi airport without incident and landed safely at the Lodi airport. PIC took off from the Lodi airport without any problems. Within 12 minutes into the… - [Accident 20130919020149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130919020149A.md): Universal Stinson 108-1 · Lawrenceville, GA · Sep 19, 2013 · N8384K · Substantial damage > Pilot was flying PT91. After approximately 1 hour flight. Pilot was attempting to land the aircraft. Pilot stated that he felt the tail settle during initial touchdown, then pilot bounced the aircraft. Upon second touchdown, he applied the brakes, at which… - [Incident 20130824016849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130824016849I.md): Stinson 108 · Louisa, VA · Aug 24, 2013 · N8547K · Minor damage > As reported by pilot, right after rotation he realized that his rate of climb was only 500 fpm, instead of the expected 1600. The engine started popping and backfiring, and the pilot elected to return to the airport, but upon realizing that he would be unable… - [Incident 20130815025489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130815025489I.md): Bellanca 14-13-3 · Cleburne, TX · Aug 15, 2013 · N1413B · Minor damage > Pilot failed to lower landing gear prior to landing. In this aircraft, the lower half of the wheel/tire is exposed when in the up position. The aircraft rolled on the exposed portions and only had damage to a verturi tube on the aircraft's belly and to the… - [Incident 20130806017069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130806017069I.md): Universal Stinson 108-1 · California, PA · Aug 6, 2013 · N97048 · Minor damage > Aircraft lost power during cruise, made an emergency landing on Pennsylvania turnpike route 43, southbound, near exit 30. - [Accident 20130718017199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130718017199A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Tuftonboro, NH · Jul 18, 2013 · N8721K · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed 5M3 with full fuel. On level off at 1800MSL PIC began leaning mixture when engine began running very rough. Aircraft lost power, oil pressure and rpms. PIC decided to land in a cow pasture to the northeast. Upon landing in the grass the… - [Accident 20130714013399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130714013399A.md): Universal Stinson 108-1 · Hector, MN · Jul 14, 2013 · N855F · Substantial damage > Pilot lined up for departure from runway 23 at the Hector, MN airport (1D6). She applied one notch of flaps as she was going to perform a soft field takeoff from the turf runway. The pilot applied full power and the aircraft began to accelerate. Early in the… - [Accident 20130604010779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130604010779A.md): Stinson 108 · Elkton, KY · Jun 4, 2013 · N97592 · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed 5KY4. Lost power. Came to rest upside down in a field approximately 300 yards away from end of runway. - [Accident 20130604008559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130604008559A.md): Stinson 108 · Lebanon, IN · Jun 4, 2013 · N677JD · Substantial damage > On June 4, 2013, the pilot departed Boone County Airport at 12:40 pm local time for a local 20 to 30 minute VFR flight. Upon returning to the Boone County Airport he attempted a crosswind landing on the grass that runs parallel to runway 18. The pilot lost… - [Accident 20130517006849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130517006849A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Cambridge, MN · May 17, 2013 · N8931K · Substantial damage > After landing on runway 16 at Cambridge, MN (cbg), the pilot lost directional control and departed the left side of runway, struck left wing tip on the ground and then proceeded to roll over on the nose of the aircraft and struck propeller at which time the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4150-series/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('27024') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4150-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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