# NTSB investigations: Stinson L-5

A list on [Stinson L-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5.md).

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

- [NTSB CEN25LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA030.md): Stinson L-5 · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2024 · N9HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA168.md): Stinson L 5 · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N45TX · Substantial damage
  > 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 crankshaft failure was insufficient torque applied to the thrust…
- [NTSB CEN17LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA036.md): Stinson L 5 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2016 · N4252K · Substantial damage
  > 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 the climbing turn.
- [NTSB GAA16CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA481.md): Stinson L 5 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2016 · N178 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA108.md): Stinson L-5E · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N8369H · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Stinson L-5 · Woodward, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1999 · N68591 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Stinson L5 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1997 · N57789 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot of the Stinson L5, N57789, to see and avoid the RV-6, N139TX.
- [NTSB FTW93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA003.md): Stinson L-5 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N6438C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Stinson L-5 · Lagrange, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N67174 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The J-5 pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX90LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA272.md): Stinson L-5B · Victorville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N1718M · Substantial damage
  > The oil gauge line 'b' nut backed off, and the pilot failed to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB MKC89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA174.md): Stinson L-5 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N68591 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Stinson L-5 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N723E · Substantial damage
  > During the initial climb, the pilot reported that the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing and during the descent, the airplane collided with a fence coming to rest inverted. Fuel was observed to be leaking from the left wing. When the fuel…
- [NTSB CHI85LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA317.md): Stinson L-5 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N1156V · Substantial damage
  > The plt took off on a test flt to check the eng after it had been inspected & the carburetor had been overhauled. He made a ground check & full eng run-up before taking off. Intending to stay in a closed traffic pattern, he took off, made a normal climb in…
- [NTSB SEA83LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA082.md): Stinson L-5 · Haines, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1983 · N6430C · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with a fence during a takeoff and nosed over. The runway was an alfalfa field approximately 1000 feet in length with high growth. The density altitude was 4000 feet. The aircraft did become airborne but settled back to the field, and…
- [NTSB FTW82FQA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA07.md): Stinson L-5 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1981 · N1718M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DVG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG37.md): Stinson L-5 · Calavares, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 23, 1981 · N63098 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC05.md): Stinson L-5 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1980 · N57576 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FVD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVD03.md): Stinson L-5 · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1977 · N66766 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DKM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DKM22.md): Stinson L-5 · Liberty, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1977 · N60190 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC7KFHD56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC7KFHD56.md): Stinson L-5 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1975 · N69887 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEE09.md): Stinson L-5 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1973 · N65414 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72FVM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVM01.md): Stinson L-5 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1972 · N3767G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUG98](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUG98.md): Stinson L5 · Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1971 · N5015N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71FVG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVG22.md): Stinson L-5 · Placerville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1970 · N67069 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70F0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0083.md): Stinson L-5 · Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1969 · N63253 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0084.md): Stinson L-5 · Daggett, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1969 · N51130 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0223.md): Stinson L-5 · Heppner, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1969 · N1785 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0147.md): Stinson L-5 · Santa Clara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1968 · N3768G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0496.md): Stinson L-5 · Bonham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1968 · N62452 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK68F0180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68F0180.md): Stinson L-5 · Okuma, JA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1967 · N9881F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0324.md): Stinson L-5 · Dos Palos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1967 · N63108 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67D0128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0128.md): Stinson L-5 · Arvada, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1966 · N67123 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67F0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0045.md): Stinson L5 MOD · Brentwood, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1966 · N54029 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66A0071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0071.md): Stinson L-5 · Norfolk, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 9, 1966 · N1314V · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK66F0148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66F0148.md): Stinson L-5 · Byron, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1965 · N54029 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0906](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0906.md): Stinson L-5 · Ogana, JA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1964 · N9879F · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0543.md): Stinson L5 · Castroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 3, 1964 · N66881 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2429.md): Stinson L-5 · Newcastle, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1964 · N55592 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1849](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1849.md): Stinson L5 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1964 · N68589 · Substantial damage

## 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 ('8630202')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5/ntsb

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