Stinson L-5E

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8630210

Manufacturer (registry)
STINSON
Model
L-5E
Registry code
8630210
Registered
20 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
105 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-764
Holder
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division

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

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Aircraft by year built · 30

1942Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 30 aircraft
19421
19444
19455
19471
19491
19552
19568
19574
19591
19601
19611
19631

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 3

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8630210'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 20

See all 20 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8630210')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 9

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA15CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson L 5E · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with an object.Aug 20, 2015 · N944LB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson L-5E · Elko, NVthe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot in taking timely corrective action.Jul 21, 1995 · N31853 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson L-5E · Wooster, OHThe plt receiving instruction in landing conventional gear acft lost control during landing. The commercial PIC took control of the acft and his foot became jammed between the rudder pedal and airframe. The acft ground looped violently and nosed over.Jun 2, 1984 · N1570M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74AC015Accident · 1 fatalClosedStinson L-5E · Demotte, INAug 19, 1973 · N5163V · DestroyedNTSB DEN74DTE06Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson L-5 · Fort Collins, COJul 22, 1973 · N10453 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX72DUG23Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson L-5E · Elsinore, CAOct 9, 1971 · N68781 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX70DUG15Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson L-5 · Elsinore, CAJan 31, 1970 · N68781 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK67F0288Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson L-5 · Waianae, HIApr 30, 1967 · N5614V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66D0373Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson L-5E · Mechanicsville, VADec 15, 1965 · N3707C · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('8630210')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 7

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20150820019969AStinson L-5E · Tucson, AZLanding at Tucson International pilot immediately ground looped aircraft. Aircraft departed runway to the right and struck a runway sign.Aug 20, 2015 · N944LB · Substantial damageIncident 20110904022479IStinson L-5E · Atwater, CACounsled pilot to remain on runway center line until an exit is observed then make the turn to the taxiway. He was trying to accomdate ATC and get off the runway. He did not know that the yellow line actually defined the runway at 150 feet wide and then hit…Sep 4, 2011 · N5625V · Minor damageIncident 19990613014849IStnson L5E · Paso Robles, CAWhile taxing to the active runway, the pilot applied exvessive brake pressure causing the aircraft tailwheel to raise up onto the propeller which struck the taxiway shattering the wooden propeller. After the strike, the aircraft returned to the tailwheel…Jun 13, 1999 · N45CV · Minor damageAccident 19950721026579AStnson L5E · Elko, NVStudent lost directional control landing. CFI took over. Aircraft left runway. Nosed over. Possible two on rudder.Jul 21, 1995 · N31853 · Substantial damageAccident 19840602038729AStnson L5E · Wooster, OHAircraft ground looped and nosed over when one pilots foot got caught between airframe and rudder pedal.Jun 2, 1984 · N1570M · Substantial damageAccident 19730819033629AStnson L5C · Demotte, INSteep pull up to avoid trees. Plt blood alcohol level 0.235 pct.Aug 19, 1973 · N5163V · DestroyedAccident 19730722021879AStnson L5E · Fort Collins, CONose over in rough ground next to rwy.Jul 22, 1973 · N10453 · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "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 aircraft_model_code IN ('8630210')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 31

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

See all 31 STCs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8630210')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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