# FAA incident reports: Franklin 6A4165 series A list on [Franklin 6A4165 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4165-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 8 · 394 reports - [Incident 20260611010419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260611010419I.md): Stinson 108-3 · Folkston, GA · Jun 11, 2026 · N637C · Minor damage > After landing on runway 9 at Davis Field (3J6) the pilot applied excessive braking and the aircraft tipped forward. The propeller struck the runway and the aircraft stood up on the nose and flipped over. There were no injuries reported. The aircraft owner… - [Accident 20260512005529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260512005529A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Quilcene, WA · May 12, 2026 · N588C · Substantial damage > At approximately 10:35 aircraft was southbound at 4000 feet AGL. While cruising at 2600 RPM pilot experienced sudden engine vibration and consequent engine power loss. Noise and vibration increased, smoke visible from engine, oil appeared on windshield, smoke… - [Accident 20260206004369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260206004369A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Palmetto, FL · Feb 6, 2026 · N528C · Substantial damage > Aircraft suffered fuel starvation during approcah at 48X, engine shutdown. Aircraft landed in farm field northeast of the airfield. Aircraft flipped and ended upside down. - [Accident 20260111000179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260111000179A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Gypsum, CO · Jan 11, 2026 · N6725M · Destroyed > On 01/11/2026 at approximately 1416 (MDT), a Stinson 108-3 crashed at a Private Airstrip in the vicinity of Gypsum, CO. Pilot reported that the engine sputtered and stalled while on short final to a dirt Airstrip over a forested area. The airplane sustained… - [Accident 20250625014909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250625014909A.md): Stinson 108 · Alexander Creek, AK · Jun 25, 2025 · N97438 · Substantial damage > The airplane landed heavy causing it to nose over and come to a rest upside down. - [Accident 20250613007659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250613007659A.md): Stinson 108 · Wenatchee, WA · Jun 13, 2025 · N9550K · Substantial damage > During the landing flair aircraft experenced a cross-wind event on the left wing causing the right main gear to touch down. The induced side loading caused the right main gear to collapse. - [Accident 20250425005629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250425005629A.md): Universal Stinson 108-2 · North Pole, AK · Apr 25, 2025 · N9308K · Substantial damage > Per pilot statement, the flight departed from an unknown airfield on elelson farm road. At approximately 0130 local time, the pilot made an undeclared emergency landing on runway 7 of Ladd Army Airfield (pafb). The aircraft had substantial damage consistent… - [Incident 20241019016479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241019016479I.md): Stinson 108-3 · Jacksonville, IL · Oct 19, 2024 · N6728M · No damage > Pilot was in cruise flight southwest of kijx when the engine lost all power. Pilot switched fuel tanks and applied carb heat with no effect. Pilot was commited to forced landing off field in a recently harvested bean field. Pilot landed on a southerly heading… - [Accident 20240530015969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240530015969A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Bethel, AK · May 30, 2024 · N299C · Substantial damage > The aircraft registration is valid and current. There is no record of [privacy data omitted] holding a pilot certificate in the safety performance analysis system (spas) multi-system access tool for air personnel (msat-a) airman’s profile. Met with [privacy… - [Accident 20240506005899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240506005899A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Titusville, FL · May 6, 2024 · N2721L · Minor damage > This aircraft sustained minor damage when the pilot lost control and veered off the runway while landing to runway 15 at Arthur Dunn airpark(X21). Precision approach path indicator (PAPI) light was damaged and minor structural damage in the aircraft floor was… - [Accident 20231130022419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231130022419A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Martinsville, VA · Nov 30, 2023 · N9564K · Substantial damage > The private-certificated pilot was under instruction for a tailwheel endorsement. He was performing a wheel landing when the plane swerved to the left. He tried to counter by applying right rudder. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped before the flight… - [Incident 20231023018619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231023018619I.md): Stinson 108-2 · Fergus Falls, MN · Oct 23, 2023 · N9493K · Minor damage > Repositioning the float plane at an airport to remove the floats and install wheels for the winter season the PIC was performing a planned landing on the grass adjacent to the runway. Just before touchdown a crosswind pushed the aircraft into a runway sign… - [Accident 20230304001579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230304001579A.md): Stinson 108 · Lampasas, TX · Mar 4, 2023 · N6532M · Minor damage > During cruise flight the engine started to backfire and pop, PIC swithced fuel tanks with no improvement in performance. Engine stopped. PIC landed on a road in which he thought was clear, hitting power lines causing minor damage. - [Accident 20220723013039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220723013039A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Batesburg Leesv, SC · Jul 23, 2022 · N6020M · Substantial damage > FAA form 8020-9: [privacy data omitted] An S108 was flying VFR squawking 1200, not talking to ATC. The aircraft lost his engine and could not get it to restart. The pilot attemptedan emergency landing and ended up putting it down in a wooded area. Pilot… - [Accident 20220216002079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220216002079A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Pahokee, FL · Feb 16, 2022 · N6493M · Substantial damage > FAA inspectors statement ? Accident investigation NTSB # ERA22LA128 Atqa no.: ASO1922029 Registration: N6493M Sas activity id: SO19202208805 Make: 1948 Stinson Model: 108-3 Serial number: 108-4493 Annual aircraft/engine/propeller condition inspection: Most… - [Accident 20220127001209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220127001209A.md): Universal Stinson 108-2 · Byron, CA · Jan 27, 2022 · N9433K · Substantial damage > Aircraft was landing runway 30 at C83 Byron, CA. Aircraft touched down in 3-point configuration and began to veer left. The pilot in the left seat attempted to correct with rudder inputs which aggravated the oscillations. The aircraft exited to the right or… - [Accident 20210627013259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210627013259A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Stevenson, WA · Jun 27, 2021 · N6548M · Destroyed > On short final a van drove across the runway from left to right. Pilot attempted to go-around at approximately 30 feet. During climb aircraft was unable to clear terrain at departure end of runway. Aircraft landed into slope of rising terrain causing post… - [Incident 20210618022579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210618022579I.md): Stinson 108-3 · Manassas, VA · Jun 18, 2021 · N6942M · Minor damage > On 6/18/2021 at 2010Z, N6942M experienced a propeller strike while landing on runway 16R. The aircraft taxied to the ramp. One person on board, no injuries. During a telephone interview with this investigator on 8/2/2021, the PIC stated he applied the brakes… - [Accident 20201103020659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201103020659A.md): Stinson 108-3 · El Monte, CA · Nov 3, 2020 · N6855M · Substantial damage > After landing during rollout, the aircraft began an un commanded veer to the left. The instructor pilot took control from the student and attempted to correct the condition and was unable. The aircraft ground looped with the left wing contacting the runway… - [Accident 20200917019329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200917019329A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Newport, PA · Sep 17, 2020 · N336C · Substantial damage > On 9-17-20 at around 12:15 local, a Stinson 108, NC336C lost engine power inflight near Newport, PA. The aircraft was substantially damaged during the forced landing that followed. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. Pilot reported sudden engine… - [Accident 20200901009449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200901009449A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Coleman, MI · Sep 1, 2020 · N909C · Substantial damage > On September 1, 2020 at 11:45 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Stinson 108-3 aircraft, N909C, registered to [privacy data omitted] and operated by a private pilot for a personal flight received minor damage when it landed in a bean field and flipped over after… - [Accident 20200812013739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200812013739A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Glenwood Spring, CO · Aug 12, 2020 · N9726K · Substantial damage > On August 12, 2020, the winds were calm with VFR conditions. The pilot made a three (3) point landing in the conventional gear aircraft. On rollout at about 20 knots, the aircraft suddenly veered right. The pilot tried to correct. The aircraft momentarily… - [Accident 20200708004799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200708004799A.md): Universal Stinson 108-2 · Wasilla, AK · Jul 8, 2020 · N134C · Substantial damage > The flight originated on an unmarked airstrip that was unimproved. After preflight, the pilot began his takeoff roll and after half the runway was passed the pilot made the determination that the airspeed was insufficient for the remaining distance left. The… - [Accident 20200701005359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200701005359A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tin Creek, AK · Jul 1, 2020 · N6252M · Substantial damage > Aircraft failed to obtain takeoff speed and struck trees at end of bush strip. - [Accident 20200601010839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200601010839A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Watkins, CO · Jun 1, 2020 · N6518M · Substantial damage > On June 6, 2020 at approximately 1119 MST, N6518M, a Stinson model 108-3 aircraft was substantially damaged during an attempt to land at the Colorado Air And Space Port Airport (kcfo). There was one sole occupant onboard with no injuries sustained. Weather at… - [Accident 20190925015729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190925015729A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tyonek, AK · Sep 25, 2019 · N6533M · Substantial damage > Pilot in command/owner stated that he is familiar with the landing and takeoff area with more than six trips in and out of the unimproved surface area over the last several months. It was his second trip into the area that day. The first trips he had… - [Accident 20190713011399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190713011399A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Clinton, AR · Jul 13, 2019 · N9651K · Substantial damage > At approximately 1030 CT local on July 13, 2019 an ATP rated pilot and his two passengers departed from runway 31 of Clinton municipal airport (kcca) in Clinton, AR in a Stinson 108-2, serial number 108-2651, registration number N9651K, for a title 14 code of… - [Accident 20190709004379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190709004379A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Klamath Falls, OR · Jul 9, 2019 · N6642M · Substantial damage > The aircraft departed lmt (Klamath Falls). PIC described a procedure he has been using to work around an issue with the carburetor, acceleration and full power. The procedure he described was to advance the throttle slowly until the last quarter then rapidly… - [Accident 20190627008129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190627008129A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Caldwell, ID · Jun 27, 2019 · N6116M · Destroyed > On June 27th at approximately 0635 N6116M was destroyed while landing short of runway 30 at Caldwell Industrial Airport (keul) due to a loss of engine power. The aircraft bounced over ustick road (collapsing its main gear) and flipped on its back while… - [Accident 20190512000559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190512000559A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Soldotna, AK · May 12, 2019 · N6392M · Substantial damage > On may 12, 2019, at 1523 local time, N6392M, a Stinson 108-3, was substantially damaged when it flipped over after hitting a soft spot in the runway during a landing rollout. Weather conditions at the time of the accident were clear with variable winds at 3 -… - [Accident 20180902021049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180902021049A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Indiana, PA · Sep 2, 2018 · N4059C · Substantial damage > N4059C sept 4 and 6, 2018 wdg I spoke with [privacy data omitted] the flight instructor that was on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. [privacy data omitted] Submitted a written statement of the events of the instructional flight with the… - [Incident 20180522005769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180522005769I.md): Stinson 108-2 · Prineville, OR · May 22, 2018 · N394C · Minor damage > Airman was landing and was coming to a stop when he inadvertently applied too much braking and nosed the aircraft over. Damage to the propeller, minor damage to the wingtip and cowling. - [Accident 20180427004189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180427004189A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Eliza Island, WA · Apr 27, 2018 · N6933M · Substantial damage > Aircraft was on take off roll to the south with a cross wind from the south west. The pilot realized that the runway end was quickly approaching. He attempted to lift off the runway to avoid going off the end when the aircraft rotated to about 10 feet off of… - [Accident 20180311001909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180311001909A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Mar 11, 2018 · N9457K · Substantial damage > Pilot statement: On March 11, 2018 around 2:00 I went flying my Stinson 108-2; n 9457K. L was staying in the pattern to practice three point landings due to recently reading numerous articles about how three point landings are safer due to lower airspeed and… - [Incident 20171223024819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171223024819I.md): Stinson 108-2 · Granbury, TX · Dec 23, 2017 · N949D · Minor damage > On 23 December 2017 at 1530, a Stinson 108-2, N949D, while taxiing to takeoff, encountered another aircraft crossing its path at 0TX1, applied excessive brake force, resulting in the propeller striking the taxiway and breaking. No other damage was sustained,… - [Accident 20171026020349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171026020349A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Lewiston, ID · Oct 26, 2017 · N927D · Substantial damage > During landing rollout the pilot lost control and ground looped the airplane. As the airplane veered right and departed the runway, the left wingtip struck the runway causing damage to the outboard wingtip and left aileron, and broke off approximately half of… - [Accident 20170516018579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170516018579A.md): Stinson 108-2 · West Creek, NJ · May 16, 2017 · N9366K · Substantial damage > On may 17, 2017 at 20:32 local time, a Stinson 108-2 experienced an engine failure that led to a loss of power and in-flight fire. The aircraft was substantially damaged during the forced landing in a tree. FAA investigator arrived on scene within hours of… - [Accident 20170407006219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170407006219A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Wooddruff, WI · Apr 7, 2017 · N9363K · Substantial damage > On April 07, 2017 at 1300 locl time, N9363K a Stinson 108-2 was conducting a training flight practicing landings at the Lakeland Noble f. lee airport, minaqua WI. The pilot in command was the flight instructor and the student was a private pilot receiving… - [Accident 20170220002689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170220002689A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Valparaiso, IN · Feb 20, 2017 · N9277K · Substantial damage > During landing rollout, N92477 rolled off of runway. This caused the main landing gears on the aircraft to roll into soft ground resulting in the aircraft flipping over. No damage to persons or property on the ground, and no post-crash fire. The PIC was not… - [Accident 20161216022149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161216022149A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ionia, MI · Dec 16, 2016 · N812C · Substantial damage > On December 16, 2016 at 1045 eastern standard time, a Stinson 108-3 aircraft, N812C, registered to and operated by a private pilot, received substantial damage when the right wingtip struck the ground causing the aircraft to flip onto its back during landing… - [Accident 20161006019919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161006019919A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Rifle Garfield, CO · Oct 6, 2016 · N4210C · Substantial damage > The airman recently acquired the aircraft and was taking it for it's madien flight. The airman stated that he was too fast at touch down which resulted in a loss of control of the aircraft. - [Accident 20160805013449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160805013449A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Sunriver, OR · Aug 5, 2016 · N9250K · Substantial damage > The pilot in command did not adequately correct for left crosswind during landing and allowed the Stinson S-108 airplane to drift right of centerline at Sunriver Airport, Oregon. The airplane departed runway 36 to the right into the unimproved surface and… - [Accident 20160722011419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160722011419A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Dodge Center, MN · Jul 22, 2016 · N8019K · Substantial damage > The aircraft took off from mankato airport after refueling. While enroute the airplane's engine started losing power. The pilot attempted to trouble shoot, but was unable to restore power. The aircraft landed in a field and flipped over. - [Accident 20160708013809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160708013809A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Red Lodge, MT · Jul 8, 2016 · N955C · Substantial damage > On 7/8/16, at 1510 MST, a Stinson 108-3, N955C, registered to the pilot taxied to runway 16 at Red Lodge, MT (red) and performed the engine runup. During the takeoff roll with a 12 mph left quartering crosswind off the nose he raised the tail at which time a… - [Incident 20160601008489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160601008489I.md): Stinson 108-2 · Danielson, CT · Jun 1, 2016 · N18F · Minor damage > PIC indicated to me that he was set up for a landing at klzd, flared for landing,high and slow hit by crosswind and impacted runway, bounced over on to prop, skidded stopped and egressed. No injury. Then towed to parking spot. - [Accident 20160506003649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160506003649A.md): Stinson 108-2 · Batavia, OH · May 6, 2016 · N8068K · Substantial damage > Upon touchdown the aircraft began to yaw to the left and the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft. The aircraft went off the runway, and flipped on its back. The pilot was unijured. The aircraft sustained substancial damage. The pilot reported the accident… - [Accident 20160225003619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160225003619A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Livermore, CA · Feb 25, 2016 · N862C · Substantial damage > Aircraft was landing at Livermore, CA. (Lvk) runway 25L, after touch down aircraft veered off runway, ground looped in tall grass between runways with left wing contacting ground hard when aircraft came to a stop. The aircraft owner was in the left seat and a… - [Accident 20150920016479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150920016479A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Palmer, AK · Sep 20, 2015 · N6066M · Substantial damage > N6066M, a Stinson S108 aircraft, was attempting to land at the "picnic table airstrip," which is located near the base of the knik glacier (approximately 61'24"n, 148'36"w). The aircraft overflew the landing strip and entered a left downwind leg, with the… - [Accident 20150725012709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150725012709A.md): Stinson 108-3 · North Las Vegas, NV · Jul 25, 2015 · N6152M · Substantial damage > 3000 Feet and 100 yards past the tower N6152M seemed to lose power. The pilot checked the oil pressure and temp and everything looked good, power came back but the pilot had already called the tower for an emergency landing. The pilot was going to land on 30… - [Incident 20141114020239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141114020239I.md): Stinson 108-3 · Allentown, PA · Nov 14, 2014 · N516C · Minor damage > Aircraft departed abe, landed and departed xll without incident, pilot decided to return to abe where aircraft is domiciled due to winds. Aircraft landed runway 24, winds reported from 290 at 9-10 gusting to 22-23. Pilot reported that after touchdown, the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4165-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 ('27025') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4165-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.