# NTSB investigations: Stinson 108-2

A list on [Stinson 108-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-2.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 6 · 264 investigations

- [NTSB ANC24LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA048.md): Stinson 108-2 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N299C · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse. Contributing was the failure of the right main landing gear oleo strut.
- [NTSB ERA24LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA210.md): Stinson 108-2 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2024 · N2721L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with an approach light.
- [NTSB ERA24LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA052.md): Stinson 108-2 · Martinsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2023 · N9564K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a wheel landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.
- [NTSB ERA20LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA320.md): Stinson 108 · Newport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2020 · N336C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a disconnected carburetor mixture control cable which allowed the carburetor mixture lever to migrate to the cut-off position during flight.
- [NTSB CEN20LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA345.md): Stinson 108 · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2020 · N9726K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing due to a sheared tailwheel locking pin.
- [NTSB CEN19LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA222.md): Stinson 108 · Clinton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2019 · N9651K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA18CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA156.md): Stinson 108 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2018 · N9457K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA028.md): Stinson 108 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2017 · N927D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain appropriate training in the airplane before flying solo.
- [NTSB ERA17LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA182.md): Stinson 108 · West Creek, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2017 · N9366K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s exhaust valve getting stuck and the subsequent fracturing of the valve face stem.
- [NTSB GAA17CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA264.md): Stinson 108 · Pedro Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2017 · N9510K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA224.md): Stinson 108 · Woodruff, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2017 · N9363K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's incorrect brake usage and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA153.md): Stinson 108 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2017 · N9277K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA16CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA424.md): Stinson 108 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N9250K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN16LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA287.md): Stinson 108 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N8019K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ANC16LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA048.md): Stinson 108 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2016 · N343C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop and overstress failure of the left main landing gear wheel axle.
- [NTSB GAA16CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA221.md): Stinson 108 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2016 · N8068K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's incorrect brake application during the runway excursion, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN13LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA091.md): Stinson 108-2 · Halfway, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2012 · N8775K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly maintain the airplane and engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to improperly installed magnetos and a broken camshaft.
- [NTSB ANC12CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA104.md): Stinson 108-2 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N9723K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA529.md): Stinson 108-2 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2012 · N340C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA291.md): Stinson 108-2 · Mile Hi Landing Strip, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2012 · N247C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the speed and distance required to land, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR11LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA307.md): Stinson 108-2 · Columbia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N9351K · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s failure to climb at a sufficient rate to clear trees and terrain beyond the end of the runway for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have…
- [NTSB ANC10LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA081.md): Stinson 108-2 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2010 · N9569K · Substantial damage
  > The overstress fracture and failure of a main landing gear wheel during landing, resulting in the right wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB CEN10CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA214.md): Stinson 108-2 · Dexter, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2010 · N988D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB WPR09LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA382.md): Stinson 108-2 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N373C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the crankshaft gear.
- [NTSB CEN09CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA473.md): Stinson 108 · Gardner, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N192C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel selector valve was set properly in its detent prior to takeoff, resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DFW08CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA005.md): Stinson 108-2 · Indianola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N9603K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX07CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA269.md): Stinson 108-2 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N228C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB NYC07LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA140.md): Stinson 108-2 · Washington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N267C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of trees.
- [NTSB LAX06CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA263.md): Stinson 108-2 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N9818K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the landing rollout due to inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind condition and an attempt to turn at an excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB LAX05LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA220.md): Stinson 108-2 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2005 · N8000K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA013.md): Stinson 108-2 · Indian River, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N425C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot and the airplane's low altitude at the time engine power was lost.
- [NTSB LAX04LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA225.md): Stinson 108-2 · Susanville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N9816K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection of the airplane and ensure that the oil cap was secured, which resulted in a descent into terrain due to his obstructed view out of the windshield.
- [NTSB ANC04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA036.md): Stinson 108-2 · Levelock, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2004 · N97124 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an overrun. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, a tailwind, and a slippery, ice-covered landing surface.
- [NTSB ATL03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA132.md): Stinson 108-2 · Camilla, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N936D · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction (locking) of the left brake piston during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB DEN03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA036.md): Stinson 108-2 · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N9335K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA136.md): Stinson 108-2 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N390C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when diminished performance was noted. A factor was carburetor icing, accumulated before the takeoff attempt.
- [NTSB SEA02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA074.md): Stinson 108-2 · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2002 · N959D · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of the left main wheel assembly during the takeoff roll. Factors include the use of a wheel assembly not approved for the accident airplane, and the use of an oversized tire.
- [NTSB ATL02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA037.md): Consolidated-Vultee 108-M · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N9315K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC01LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA104.md): Stinson 108-2 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N8090K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA041.md): Stinson 108-2 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N228C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX00LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA255.md): Stinson 108-2 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N264C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to compensate for a sudden wind shift resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with high vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA99LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA162.md): Stinson 108-2 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1999 · N9358K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include a taxiway marking sign located adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB ANC99LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA137.md): Stinson 108-2 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N97978 · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the brake system. A factor associated with the accident was a leaking brake system.
- [NTSB ANC99LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA046.md): Stinson 108-2 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N221C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was high winds.
- [NTSB SEA99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA012.md): Stinson 108-2 · Rainier, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N9755K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects in the approach path. Factors include the marked wires near the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI98LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA278.md): Stinson 108-1 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N483C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured number 5 and number 6 cylinder connecting rods for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA97LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA045.md): Stinson 108-2 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1997 · N9467K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an ultralight aircraft that was taxiing and had stopped in front of him.
- [NTSB SEA97LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA039.md): Stinson 108-2 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1996 · N233C · Destroyed
  > failure of the engine (powerplant) for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident include: being over water at the time of power failure.
- [NTSB SEA96LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA095.md): Stinson 108-2 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N9808K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions (crosswind and…
- [NTSB FTW96LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA202.md): Stinson 108-2 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1996 · N427C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable en route wind.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('9230406')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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