# Fatal NTSB investigations: Franklin 6A4150 series

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA194.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Farmington, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 3, 2025 · N40158 · Substantial damage
  > On June 3, 2025, about 1145 eastern daylight time, a Universal Stinson 108 airplane, N40518 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Farmington, North Carolina. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured, and one passenger was seriously…
- [NTSB ERA17FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA001.md): Culver PQ 14A · Hickory, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N4648V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of automobile gasoline, which increased the likelihood of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA247.md): Stinson 108 · Dickens, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2011 · N97383 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to fly in night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA442.md): Stinson 108 · Andrews, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2010 · N97316 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the student pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA022.md): Stinson 108-1 · Concrete, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2008 · N97946 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.
- [NTSB LAX05FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA184.md): Bellanca 14-13-3 · Caliente, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2005 · N6511N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into the terrain. Contributing factors were the pilots' delayed decision to reverse course, the…
- [NTSB CHI03LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA037.md): Stinson 108-1 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2002 · N8469K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA137.md): Bellanca 14-13-3 · Scott City, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2001 · N6522N · Destroyed
  > The low level roll maneuver the pilot performed on final to runway 17 and his not maintaining clearance from terrain during the maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA014.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Smithville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1996 · N74306 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), shortly after takeoff; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning in an attempt to maneuver back to the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into…
- [NTSB SEA93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA117.md): Stinson 108-1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N8589K · Destroyed
  > The premature liftoff by the PIC and his failure to attain proper rate of climb. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty crosswind weather conditions, the failure of the PIC to use all available runway, and transmission wires.
- [NTSB SEA93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA054.md): Stinson 108-2 · Fruit Heights, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N8004K · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions was attempted by the pilot. Factors include rain, snow, and fog.
- [NTSB SEA86LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA251.md): Stinson 108-1 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N8165K · Destroyed
  > Plt called fss over lws for wx brief lws-bke-boi. VFR not recommended for route, mountains obscured in rain showers. Plt called fss 30 min later, reported lost in clouds attempting route. Radio contact lost before location established (2305 MST, 04-26-86).…
- [NTSB SEA86FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA034.md): Stinson 108 · Hoquiam, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N40199 · Destroyed
  > The acft contacted terrain 680 ft north of rwy 06 at bowerman airfield. The acft departed elma arpt, ocean shores, WA, sometime around 2330 PST, on 12-29-85. Prior to the departure the passenger stated to persons they were waiting for the fog to clear for…
- [NTSB LAX85FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA038.md): Stinson Voyager 150 · Meadow Vista, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1984 · N97638 · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with terrain while maneuvering northeast of auburn airport during a VFR personal flt. The plt advised sacramento TRACON that he had auburn arpt in sight. However, TRACON observed N97638 fly over & pass auburn arpt in a northerly direction &…
- [NTSB SEA84FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA032.md): Stinson 108-1 · Vashon, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1984 · N97016 · Destroyed
  > Just after taking off in IMC at night, the acft crashed near the departure end of rwy 36. According to a witness, the acft climbed after takeoff to about 200 ft above the trees, then entered a descent & disappeared behind a tree line. After crashing, the acft…
- [NTSB LAX79FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA029.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Compton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 10, 1979 · N86724 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78DA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DA042.md): Stinson 108 · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 27, 1978 · N8980K · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FUJ78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUJ78.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 7, 1977 · N86769 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77EEP48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77EEP48.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Prairie Du Chn, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 30, 1977 · N86709 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC015.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Alma, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 15, 1975 · N62277 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73AM041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM041.md): Stinson 108-1 · Ocala, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 16, 1972 · N8529K · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70A0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70A0006.md): Stinson 108 · Searchlight, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 22, 1969 · N97585 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68A0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0044.md): Luscombe 8C · Temple Terrac, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 5, 1967 · N28708 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC68A0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68A0001.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Viburnum, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 1, 1967 · N74333 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK66A0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0060.md): Stinson 108-1 · Samoa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 27, 1966 · N9225K · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA66A0048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66A0048.md): Stinson 108 · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 21, 1966 · N8930K · No 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('27024'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=27024&fatal=1

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