# Stinson L-5

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8630202
- Manufacturer (registry): STINSON
- Model: L-5
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-764](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-764) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division
- Registered aircraft: 72
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 47-50-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-50-04): Elevator Push-Pull Tube · Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division L-5, L-5B, L-5C and 4 more
- [AD 46-31-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-31-02): Torque Tube Aft of Rear Seat · Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division L-5, L-5B, L-5C and 4 more

## Registered aircraft (72, first 50)

- [N1156V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1156V): [American Airpower Heritage Flg Musm](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLG%20MUSM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1943, S/N 60507
- [N121MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121MC): [Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20GUARANTY%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1944, S/N 761684
- [N1252](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1252): [Iowa Military Aviation Heritage Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IOWA%20MILITARY%20AVIATION%20HERITAGE%20MUSEUM), [Ankeny, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ankeny), built 1942, S/N 42-98196
- [N14863](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14863): [Asher Gerald W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASHER%20GERALD%20W), [N Richland Hills, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/N%20Richland%20Hills), S/N 7666
- [N1548M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1548M): [Iwo Jima Sentinel LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IWO%20JIMA%20SENTINEL%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N 02747
- [N1718M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1718M): [Griffin John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFIN%20JOHN%20M), [Carriere, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Carriere), S/N 42-14927
- [N17270](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17270): [Vfr Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VFR%20LTD), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 4475
- [N194](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N194): [Skyraider A1e LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYRAIDER%20A1E%20LLC), [Rocky Hill, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Rocky%20Hill), built 1945, S/N 3567
- [N198RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N198RB): [Oflanagan Clancy H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OFLANAGAN%20CLANCY%20H), [Chowchilla, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chowchilla), built 1942, S/N 4298633
- [N227BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227BC): [L-5 Aviation Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L-5%20AVIATION%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [Spring Hill, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Spring%20Hill), built 1942, S/N 76-868
- [N255DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N255DB): [Egmond Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EGMOND%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1942, S/N 76-050
- [N29846](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29846): [Military Aircraft Restoration Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILITARY%20AIRCRAFT%20RESTORATION%20CORP), [Anaheim, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Anaheim), built 1944, S/N 76-709
- [N3706C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3706C): [Gustafson Gail M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUSTAFSON%20GAIL%20M), [White Hall, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/White%20Hall), S/N 3861
- [N40002](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40002): [War Eagles Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAR%20EAGLES%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Santa Teresa, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Teresa), built 1943, S/N 76-220
- [N40003](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40003): [Horton Timothy A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORTON%20TIMOTHY%20A), [Carmichael, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Carmichael), built 1943, S/N 76390
- [N40480](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40480): [Armstrong Michael K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARMSTRONG%20MICHAEL%20K), [Spokane, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane), built 1942, S/N 76-517
- [N4381Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4381Z): [Laing Malcolm Brian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAING%20MALCOLM%20BRIAN), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), S/N 42-98333
- [N4584](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4584): [Inzana Anthony F II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INZANA%20ANTHONY%20F%20II), [Hughson, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hughson), built 1944, S/N 42-99497
- [N45TX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45TX): [Lux William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUX%20WILLIAM%20E), [Newman Lake, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Newman%20Lake), S/N 44-17397
- [N46JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46JB): [Schreiber Beck Cynthia K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHREIBER%20BECK%20CYNTHIA%20K), [Wahpeton, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Wahpeton), built 1946, S/N 76-269
- [N48083](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48083): [Texas Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXAS%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Slaton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Slaton), S/N 42-98801
- [N4914](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4914): [Brubaker Gregory L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUBAKER%20GREGORY%20L), [Layton, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Layton), S/N 1120
- [N49279](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49279): [Straight Arrow LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRAIGHT%20ARROW%20LLC), [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago), built 1943, S/N 76-512
- [N49324](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49324): [Vfr Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VFR%20LTD), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1943, S/N 76-530
- [N5015N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5015N): [Webb Dennis W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBB%20DENNIS%20W), [England, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/England), built 1943, S/N 76-149
- [N50244](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50244): [Coon Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COON%20ROBERT%20E), [Warrenville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Warrenville), built 1942, S/N 76-398
- [N5162Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5162Z): [Schroth Walter A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHROTH%20WALTER%20A), [Indiana, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Indiana), S/N 76-798
- [N52777](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52777): [Hendrix Todd M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDRIX%20TODD%20M), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), S/N 7689
- [N54769](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54769): [Berry Darrel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERRY%20DARREL%20L), [Camden, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Camden), built 1943, S/N 76-498
- [N54921](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54921): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), S/N 76-366
- [N55723](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55723): [Ender Ray L DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENDER%20RAY%20L%20DBA), [San Marcos, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Marcos), built 1942, S/N 76-193
- [N5624](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5624): [Root Gregory M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROOT%20GREGORY%20M), [Enumclaw, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Enumclaw), S/N 42-99441
- [N56374](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56374): [Ender Ray L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENDER%20RAY%20L), [San Marcos, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Marcos), built 1943, S/N 76-769
- [N56376](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56376): [Brown Christopher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20CHRISTOPHER), [Healdsburg, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Healdsburg), S/N 76-378
- [N56851](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56851): [Rowe William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROWE%20WILLIAM%20S), [Argyle, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Argyle), S/N NL76-83
- [N5725C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5725C): [Hall M Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20M%20RICHARD), [Aliquippa, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Aliquippa), S/N 76-47
- [N57789](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57789): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSEU), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), S/N 76-272
- [N57797](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57797): [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), S/N 76-489, Registration pending, canceled
- [N58726](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58726): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1943, S/N 76-510
- [N59AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59AF): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MU), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), S/N 76-137
- [N60190](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60190): [Busha James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUSHA%20JAMES%20P), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1945, S/N 76-91
- [N61578](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N61578): [Hefner Ronald J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEFNER%20RONALD%20J), [Plattsmouth, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Plattsmouth), built 1942, S/N 1003
- [N62451](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62451): [Bryson Robert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRYSON%20ROBERT%20D), [Bandon, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bandon), built 1942, S/N 4214854
- [N62471](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62471): [Willis Dewitt W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIS%20DEWITT%20W), [Bedford, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Bedford), S/N 76-392
- [N63777](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63777): [American Airpower Her Flying Mus](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HER%20FLYING%20MUS), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1943, S/N 76-526
- [N6406C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6406C): [Gray James H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAY%20JAMES%20H), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), S/N 42-98489
- [N6430C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6430C): [Mckenzie William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKENZIE%20WILLIAM%20R), [Chuckey, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Chuckey), S/N 1813
- [N64362](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64362): [Vfr Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VFR%20LTD), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 76-1007
- [N6438C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6438C): [Eastern Stearman Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20STEARMAN%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), built 1942, S/N 1428
- [N64662](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64662): [Magill Karen E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGILL%20KAREN%20E), [Edgemoor, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Edgemoor), built 1943, S/N 76-46

All 72: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (39)

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 CEN25LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA030), Oct 26, 2024: Stinson L-5 (N9HU), Pleasanton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA168), Jun 14, 2018: Stinson L 5 (N45TX), Thomson, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of maintenance personnel to inspect the crankshaft after two previous propeller strikes, which resulted in failure of the crankshaft and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN17LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA036), Nov 6, 2016: Stinson L 5 (N4252K), San Marcos, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel management before landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power during a subsequent go-around when the fuel became unported during…
- [NTSB GAA16CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA481), Sep 8, 2016: Stinson L 5 (N178), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA108), Sep 14, 2002: Stinson L-5E (N8369H), Spanish Fork, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate use of rudder and failure to maintain direcctional control following a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA271), Sep 29, 1999: Stinson L-5 (N68591), Woodward, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The in-flight separation of the tip of a wood propeller blade. Contributing factors were the soft terrain and ditch encountered during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA148), Mar 18, 1997: Stinson L5 (N57789), Lancaster, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the pilot of the Stinson L5, N57789, to see and avoid the RV-6, N139TX.
- [NTSB FTW93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA003), Oct 3, 1992: Stinson L-5 (N6438C), Houston, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT'S INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. FACTORS WERE THE LEFT QUARTERING TAILWIND AND THIS PILOT'S INABILITY TO SEE THE OTHER AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
- [NTSB ATL91LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA181), Sep 26, 1991: Stinson L-5 (N67174), Lagrange, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE J-5 PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.
- [NTSB LAX90LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA272), Aug 2, 1990: Stinson L-5B (N1718M), Victorville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE OIL GAUGE LINE 'B' NUT BACKED OFF, AND THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.
- [NTSB MKC89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA174), Aug 6, 1989: Stinson L-5 (N68591), Minneapolis, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT SELECTED THE WRONG RUNWAY AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
- [NTSB LAX88LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA298), Aug 27, 1988: Stinson L-5 (N723E), Chino, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI85LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA317), Jul 28, 1985: Stinson L-5 (N1156V), Waynesville, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA83LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA082), Apr 18, 1983: Stinson L-5 (N6430C), Haines, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82FQA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA07), Oct 20, 1981: Stinson L-5 (N1718M), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DVG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG37), May 23, 1981: Stinson L-5 (N63098), Calavares, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC05), Nov 22, 1980: Stinson L-5 (N57576), New Hudson, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FVD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVD03), Oct 23, 1977: Stinson L-5 (N66766), San Rafael, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DKM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DKM22), May 14, 1977: Stinson L-5 (N60190), Liberty, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC7KFHD56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC7KFHD56), Jun 25, 1975: Stinson L-5 (N69887), Millville, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEE09), Aug 12, 1973: Stinson L-5 (N65414), Rockford, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72FVM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVM01), Jun 17, 1972: Stinson L-5 (N3767G), San Jose, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUG98](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUG98), Feb 6, 1971: Stinson L5 (N5015N), Elsinore, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71FVG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVG22), Sep 19, 1970: Stinson L-5 (N67069), Placerville, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70F0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0083), Aug 10, 1969: Stinson L-5 (N63253), Elsinore, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0084), Aug 7, 1969: Stinson L-5 (N51130), Daggett, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0223), Apr 5, 1969: Stinson L-5 (N1785), Heppner, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0147), Aug 31, 1968: Stinson L-5 (N3768G), Santa Clara, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0496), Mar 5, 1968: Stinson L-5 (N62452), Bonham, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB OAK68F0180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68F0180), Sep 3, 1967: Stinson L-5 (N9881F), Okuma, JA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0324), May 8, 1967: Stinson L-5 (N63108), Dos Palos, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67D0128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0128), Oct 9, 1966: Stinson L-5 (N67123), Arvada, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67F0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0045), Jul 3, 1966: Stinson L5 MOD (N54029), Brentwood, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66A0071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0071), Jan 9, 1966: Stinson L-5 (N1314V), Norfolk, MA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB OAK66F0148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66F0148), Sep 26, 1965: Stinson L-5 (N54029), Byron, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0906](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0906), Dec 2, 1964: Stinson L-5 (N9879F), Ogana, JA, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0543), Nov 3, 1964: Stinson L5 (N66881), Castroville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2429), Jun 21, 1964: Stinson L-5 (N55592), Newcastle, VA, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1849](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1849), May 19, 1964: Stinson L5 (N68589), Cheyenne, WY, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (29)

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.

- [Incident 20260430006129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260430006129I), Apr 30, 2026: Stinson L-5 (N1156V), Culpeper, VA, Minor damage. Pilot, practicing x-wind take-offs and landings, had wind blowing from the left, reported to be between 10-14 KTS. Pilot lined up on the runway. Power was…
- [Accident 20241026021989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241026021989A), Oct 26, 2024: Stinson L-5 (N9HU), Pleasanton, TX, Substantial damage. During landing roll out the aircraft started to pull to the right. Attemted to correct the issue failed. Aircraft departed the right side of the runway and…
- [Accident 20180614007889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180614007889A), Jun 14, 2018: Stinson L-5 (N45TX), Thomson, GA, Substantial damage. On June 14, 2018 at approximately 1740 local time, a Stinson aircraft, model L-5 make a force landing into lake strom thurman in Thomson Georgia. The cause of…
- [Accident 20161106018349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161106018349A), Nov 6, 2016: Stinson L-5 (N4252K), San Marcos, TX, Substantial damage. N4252K, at San Marcos airport (hyi) on November 6, 2016 at 1222 local pilot attempted to land on runway 13 without success. Pilot requested to land on runway…
- [Accident 20160908015099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160908015099A), Sep 8, 2016: Stinson L-5 (N178), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. 1) Description: the pilot of Stinson L-5 , registered as N178, was conducting proficiency flights at kssf (Stinson municipal airport). Winds were 160/09 with…
- [Incident 20140815016999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140815016999I), Aug 15, 2014: Stinson L-5 (N178), Hondo, TX, Minor damage. Upon the first landing of an instructional flight for a commemorative air force aircraft check-out, the aircraft veered left and ground looped. The outboard…
- [Incident 20140323002479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140323002479I), Mar 23, 2014: Stinson L-5 (N63777), Amarillo, TX, Minor damage. On March 23, 2014, at 1500 CDT, a Stinson L5-L5, bearing registration number N63777, registered to American airpower heritage flying museum, was on final…
- [Incident 20110911020149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110911020149I), Sep 11, 2011: Stinson L-5 (N48083), Hobbs, NM, Minor damage. On September 11, 2011, at 2317 UTC, a Stinson L-5 bearing registration number N48083, blew a tire upong landing and skidded off runway 12 to the southwest of…
- [Accident 20080907845669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080907845669A), Sep 7, 2008: Stnson L5 (N5015N), Union Parish, LA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was taking off from an unimproved strip of which he was not familiar. At the rotation point of his take-off run, the main landing gear struck a…
- [Accident 20020915024499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020915024499A), Sep 15, 2002: Stnson L5E (N8369H), Spanish Fork, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) On touchdown aircraft bounced, pilot added power and aircraft veered off runway to the right. Left main landing gear hit hole collapsing gear, aircraft…
- [Accident 19990929032429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990929032429A), Sep 29, 1999: Stnson L5 (N68591), Woodward, OK, Substantial damage. (.19) On September 29, 1999, at 1445 central daylight time, a Stinson L-5 vintage airplane, N68591, registered to the American airpower heritage flying museum…
- [Accident 19970318046489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970318046489A), Mar 18, 1997: Stnson L5 (N57789), Lancaster, TX, No damage. (-23) Pilot was taxiing north on taxiway. Right wing made contact with second aircraft rv 6 (standing on east side, engine running) propeller, severing one…
- [Accident 19921003040071A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921003040071A), Oct 3, 1992: Stnson L5 (N6438C), Houston, TX, Substantial damage. Landing in trail at air show. Struck N910E as it ground looped into his aircraft. Forward visibility nil tail down.
- [Accident 19910926045331A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910926045331A), Sep 26, 1991: Stnson L5 (N67174), La Grange, GA, Substantial damage. Taxiing for takeoff collided with N26004 that was doing run up on same taxiway. Failed to s turn and see N26004.
- [Accident 19900801029459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900801029459A), Aug 1, 1990: Stnson L5 (N1718M), Victorville, CA, Substantial damage. Oil leak in cockpit. Stalled during precautionary landing. Oil line b nut backed off on oil pressure gage.
- [Accident 19890806027449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890806027449A), Aug 6, 1989: Stnson L5 (N68591), Minneapolis, MN, Substantial damage. Lost control trying to takeoff in strong crosswind. Left runway and moved over.
- [Accident 19880827035529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880827035529A), Aug 27, 1988: Stnson L5 (N723E), Chino, CA, Substantial damage. Engine stopped on extended downwind,hit fence on forced landing. Fuel selected to tank with unusable fuel.
- [Accident 19850728038209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850728038209A), Jul 28, 1985: Stnson L5 (N1156V), Waynesville, OH, Substantial damage. Collided with trees after engine quit on downwind of test flight. Float travel on newly installed carburetor wrong.
- [Accident 19830418013839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830418013839A), Apr 18, 1983: Stnson L5 (N6430C), Haines, OR, Substantial damage. Attempted takeoff from short alfalfa field covered with tall grass. Ran through a fence at the end of the field.
- [Incident 19820324021439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820324021439I), Mar 24, 1982: Stnson L5 (N8369H), Kenai, AK, Minor damage. Aircraft nosed up after landing. Aircraft came to rest on all three wheels in a normal altitude.
- [Accident 19811020068959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811020068959A), Oct 20, 1981: Stnson L5 (N1718M), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Pilot tried to avoid an ultra light aircraft which was landing the opposite direction on the same runway.
- [Accident 19810523049979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810523049979A), May 23, 1981: Stnson L5 (N63098), Calavares, CA, Substantial damage. Took off with parking brake on. Lost control on landing, ground-looped into dirt embankment.
- [Accident 19801122074259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801122074259A), Nov 22, 1980: Stnson L5E (N57576), New Hudson, MI, Substantial damage. Made takeoff on wrong runway. Banked sharply to avoid airplane on approach to proper runway. Stalled in steep turn.
- [Incident 19791126046119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791126046119I), Nov 26, 1979: Stnson L5 (N91013), Baker, OR, Minor damage. Aircraft ran out of fuel. Pilot landed 1/4 mile south of destination. Damaged prop.
- [Incident 19790831033879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790831033879I), Aug 31, 1979: Stnson L5E1 (N66331), Mccarthy, AK, Minor damage. Downwind takeoff caused aircraft to run off end of runway into river bed.
- [Accident 19771023033709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771023033709A), Oct 23, 1977: Stnson L5 (N66766), San Rafael, CA, Substantial damage. Narrow rwy.
- [Accident 19770514011199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770514011199A), May 14, 1977: Stnson L5 (N60190), Liberty, NC, Substantial damage. Tow rope not jettisoned bfor ldg.
- [Accident 19750625020659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750625020659A), Jun 25, 1975: Stnson L5 (N69887), Millville, NJ, Substantial damage. 140 Deg l 10KT tailwind when tkof initiated.
- [Accident 19730812023999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730812023999A), Aug 12, 1973: Stnson L5 (N65414), Rockford, IL, Substantial damage. Carb & tanks contained gritty substance. Eng quit. Plt tried to avoid trees.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2022FA0000553](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000553), Sep 18, 2022: GASKET. DETACHED. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT AT 1500FT AGL PILOT OF L-5 REPORTED ENGINE POWER LOSS THROTTLE AT FULL POWER ENGINE AT IDLE. SUBSEQUENT OFF AIRPORT LANDING ACCOMPLISHED WI

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (37)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC ST00961LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00961LA): Installation of MASS Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Walter Kidde Aerospace fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles installed in the airplane models noted on the FAA Approved Model List dated June 29, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. These fire extinguisher cartridges are in accordance with the MASS Systems Master Drawing List No. 30980-1, "Slug Thrower Cartridges Master Drawing List", Revision N/C, dated June 26, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02168AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02168AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. For unpressurized aircraft only. Pressurized aircraft must have pressurization system deactivated. Avalaska Inc
- [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system. Northwest Aircraft Inc
- [STC SA2396CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2396CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc
- [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA495NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA495NW): Installation of Madras Air Service Super Tips. Morgan, Denis L
- [STC SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit. Rosemount Engineering Co
- [STC SA2PC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2PC): Air to ground public address system. Hawaii Wing Civil Air Patrol
- [STC SA340WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA340WE): Engine mount 2028 (restricted category only). Serv-Aero Engineering Inc
- [STC SA4-1036](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1036): Ceconite 101 covering of complete airplane. Cooper Engineering Corporation
- [STC SA4-763](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-763): Glass cloth applies to wings, fuselage, and ailerons. Glasco-Air Products
- [STC SA001410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA001410BO) (historical): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Consolidated L5](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-l5): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2420708
- [Stinson/Nightingale L-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-nightingale-l-5): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8630203
- [Stinson-Vultee/Hahn/Baxter L-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-vultee-hahn-baxter-l-5): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8630226

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