# 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. Page 2 of 9 · 421 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA040.md): Stinson 108-1 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2006 · N97949 · Substantial damage > Partial loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve during cruise flight. Rough terrain at the forced landing site was a contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC06CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA200.md): Stinson 108 · Meadville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N97541 · Substantial damage > The owner's failure to install the proper tailwheel spring clips, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. A factor was his lack of a mechanic certificate. - [NTSB LAX05CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA246.md): Stinson 108 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N97492 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. - [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 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 ATL05LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA001.md): Stinson 108 · Ashland, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N40129 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the No.4 cylinder exhaust valve. - [NTSB SEA04FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA150.md): Stinson 108 · Graham, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N97599 · Substantial damage > The total loss of power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. - [NTSB FTW04CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA098.md): Stinson 108-1 · Slidell, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2004 · N8755K · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind conditions and maintain control of the airplane while landing. - [NTSB FTW04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA003.md): Stinson 108-1 · Pauls Valley, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · N845 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI03LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA306.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N74467 · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the engine driven fuel pump and fuel starvation. An additional cause was the pilot misjudging the proper glidepath and his improper in-flight decision during the precautionary landing to pull back the power and lower the flaps prior to… - [NTSB NYC03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA175.md): Stinson 108 · White Post, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2003 · N97168 · Substantial damage > The pilot/ mechanic's improper annual inspection including his rigging of the elevator flight control, and his subsequent inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane prior to flight, when he failed to detect the improperly rigged elevator flight control,… - [NTSB CHI03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA145.md): Stinson 108-1 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2003 · N8278K · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor to the accident was the overload of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB NYC03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA092.md): Stinson 108 · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N97376 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB LAX03FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA108.md): Stinson 108-1 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2003 · N8344K · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power caused by the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder exhaust valve. - [NTSB ANC03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA028.md): Stinson 108-1 · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2003 · N71X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop, and the collapse of the right main landing gear. - [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 SEA02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA103.md): Stinson 108-1 · Heyburn, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N8849K · Substantial damage > A blocked fuel line due to a gasket that had disintegrated and blocked the fuel line. - [NTSB NYC01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA181.md): Stinson 108-1 · Latrobe, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N8212K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB CHI01LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA203.md): Bellanca 14-13-3 · Pierce, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N29C · Substantial damage > The improper management of the fuel system by the pilot. Factors were the fuel starvation, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, the berm, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. - [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 IAD01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA047.md): Stinson 108 · White Post, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N97168 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the tall wet grass. - [NTSB LAX01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA131.md): Stinson 108-1 · Redlands, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N8158K · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight over rough terrain for undetermined non-mechanical reasons. - [NTSB LAX00LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA200.md): Stinson 108-1 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N8398K · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout due to the pilot's foot becoming wedged under a rudder pedal, which restricted its movement. - [NTSB FTW00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA027.md): Stinson 108-1 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N8525K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. - [NTSB DEN99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA050.md): Stinson 108-1 · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1999 · N8470K · Substantial damage > The unfavorable wind gust which inverted the airplane while taxiing. - [NTSB LAX98LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA303.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1998 · N74457 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxiing operations. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention while taxiing. - [NTSB ANC98LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA117.md): Stinson 108-1 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N8835K · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were willow trees, and rising terrain. - [NTSB CHI98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA132.md): Stinson 108-1 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1998 · N97876 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factors were wind gusts and crosswind. - [NTSB ANC97LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA122.md): Stinson 108 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N97959 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB LAX97LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA134.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Oroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1997 · N86851 · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to connecting rod bolt failure. The reason for the bolt failure was not determined. A contributing factor was the presence of trees in the emergency landing path. - [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 LAX96LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA329.md): Stinson 108 · Quincy, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N97337 · Substantial damage > the pilot's over leaning of the fuel mixture, which resulted in the initial loss of engine power; and continued fuel starvation, resulting from the pilot's inadvertent mispositioning of the fuel selector valve during an attempted restart of the engine. - [NTSB SEA96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA156.md): Stinson 108-1 · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1996 · N8692K · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. The tailwind was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA130.md): Stinson 108-1 · Elbridge, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N8073K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to use auto fuel and to fly the airplane when it was in need of major repairs and overdue its annual inspection. - [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 MIA95LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA028.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1994 · N74232 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in obtaining ATC assistance after becoming lost/disoriented resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was failure of the pilot to navigate using the VOR system. - [NTSB ANC94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA108.md): Stinson 108 · Salcha, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N97294 · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the specific make/model/type of aircraft. - [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 DEN92LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA061.md): Stinson 108-1 · Falcon, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N9151K · Substantial damage > Inadvertent stall during initial climb following takeoff. - [NTSB ANC92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA059.md): Stinson 108-1 · Mccarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1992 · N97421 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the snow berm and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation (ski equipped airplanes). - [NTSB CHI92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA102.md): Stinson 108 · Heyworth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1992 · N97599 · Substantial damage > Improper use of the carburetor heat control which resulted in carburetor ice and subsequent loss of power. A factor related to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident. - [NTSB BFO92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA007.md): Stinson 108 · Spanishburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1991 · N97684 · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling in conjunction with the mountainous terrain and the pilot's over confidence. - [NTSB LAX92LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA013.md): Stinson 108-8 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1991 · N87607 · Substantial damage > An inadvertent stall due to the failure of the pilot to maintain a correct airspeed during the approach. - [NTSB DEN91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA122.md): Stinson 108 · Steamboat Sprin, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N40159 · Substantial damage > A swerve initiated by the pilot in command to avoid a collision with a deer during takeoff roll. - [NTSB CHI91LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA251.md): Stinson 108-1 · Elwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N8619K · Substantial damage > A premature lift-off which resulted in a mush/stall. A factor related to the accident was lack of total experience in type of operation. - [NTSB ANC90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA140.md): Stinson 108-1 · Fareweel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N8708K · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff downwind. - [NTSB ATL90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA143.md): Stinson 108-1 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N9039K · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of a runway which afforded a tailwind, and his improper use of the elevator control during the landing roll. - [NTSB SEA90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA061.md): Stinson 108-1 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N97781 · Substantial damage > Pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB DEN89LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA226.md): Universal Stinson 108-1 · Hudson, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N8607K · Substantial damage > Partial loss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: the alfalfa crop. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=27024&page=3 ## 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."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&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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