# NTSB investigations: Franklin 6A4150 series, CA

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR23LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA359.md): Stinson 108-1 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2023 · N9128K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty wind conditions that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR14LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA079.md): Stinson 108 1 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2013 · N8848K · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA152.md): Stinson 108 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N97648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in a stall/mush.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX89LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA298.md): Stinson 108 · Cool, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N97628 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the #2 piston. Failure of the mechanic to properly overhaul the engine was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA168.md): Stinson 108 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N97169 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the downdrafts he encountered and the delay in his decision to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX87LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA232.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Rancho Calif, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1987 · N86789 · Substantial damage
  > The plt elected to make a precautionary landing due to deteriorating wx along his route of flt. He stated that there was a x-wind from the left when he landed on rwy 30. Drg the landing, the acft drifted off the rwy & one of the main landing gear mired in…
- [NTSB LAX87LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA194.md): Stinson 108 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1987 · N9216K · Substantial damage
  > During what was supposed to be a taxi test, the plt decided to takeoff when he lost control of the acft. The acft veered to the right off the rwy and collided with the terrain. The plt had flown the acft for the first time with the owner the day before the…
- [NTSB LAX87LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA148.md): Stinson 108-1 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1987 · N97115 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft nosed over in soft soil after a forced landing. The aircraft's engine failed during the departure climb and the pilot was unable to restart it. The pilot accomplished a forced landing to a field. The aircraft nosed over when the nose gear became…
- [NTSB LAX86LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA255.md): Stinson 108-1 · Quincy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1986 · N97201 · Substantial damage
  > The commercial plt/cfi, attempted to takeoff when a left 40 deg, 15 to 25 knot crosswind existed. The plt lost directional control of the acft, & when attempting to abort the takeoff the acft's gear collapsed & the acft collided with a drainage ditch. The plt…
- [NTSB LAX85LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA266.md): Stinson 108-1 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N97935 · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the plt noted thunderstorms & towering cumulus clouds over the tehachapi mountains & elected to divert to Hesperia. He stated that all fields within range had 'severe winds and storms closing.' He said that during the landing at Hesperia,…
- [NTSB LAX85LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA141.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1985 · N74315 · Substantial damage
  > While the acft was on final apch the plt tried to slow the acft by lowering the landing gear and flaps. The acft sink rate increased and the acft contacted trees before the plt applied power. The acft touched down 50 ft short of rwy in soft ground where the…
- [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 LAX84LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA365.md): Stinson 108 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1984 · N97205 · Substantial damage
  > A prospective buyer in the left seat was initiating a takeoff in a tail wheel acft when the acft ground looped and the right main landing gear collapsed. The owner in the right seat was unable to correct the situation in time. The buyer had professed…
- [NTSB LAX84LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA358.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1984 · N74200 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the fuel pump failed in flt & he made an emergency landing on a private strip. He said that he landed hard & the acft nosed over.
- [NTSB LAX84LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA357.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1984 · N74431 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was #2 behind another acft. He reported that he was so intent on the acft ahead (taxiing off the rwy) that he had decided to go around. He then changed his mind & decided to land instead. The acft touched down short of the rwy. He reported that during…
- [NTSB LAX82DA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA352.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1982 · N74440 · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed short of the rwy. The plt stated he was demonstrating a 3-point landing & his attention was diverted by answering a question.
- [NTSB LAX80FUG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUG57-129057.md): Stinson 108-1 · Banning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1980 · N8717K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DVA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVA31.md): Stinson 108-1 · Farmersville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1980 · N97836 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA029.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Compton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 10, 1979 · N86724 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77DVD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVD33.md): Stinson 108-1 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1977 · N97115 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FUA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUA04.md): Bellanca 14-132 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1975 · N74306 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVD04.md): Stinson 108-1 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1975 · N9092K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVG08.md): Stinson 108 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1975 · N97342 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75D4G23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75D4G23.md): Stinson 108-1 · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1974 · N8358K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74FUQ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUQ33.md): Stinson 108 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1974 · N40198 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DUQ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUQ39.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Saugus, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1971 · N74421 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72DVA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVA18.md): Stinson 108-1 · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1971 · N9041K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVA94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVA94.md): Stinson 108-1 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1971 · N9193K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70DVD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70DVD25.md): Stinson 108-1 · Point Arena, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1970 · N9145K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70FUQ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUQ29.md): Stinson 108 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 21, 1970 · N97292 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0221.md): Bellanca 14-13 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1969 · N74440 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69F0185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69F0185.md): Bellanca 14-12F · Milpitas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1968 · N28984 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0071.md): Stinson 108-1 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1968 · N97882 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0338.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Colton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1968 · N74328 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0330.md): Stinson 108-1 · Redlands, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 21, 1968 · N8233K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68F0278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0278.md): Cessna 150H · San Frnando, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 7, 1968 · N7004S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0255.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1967 · N74368 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0208.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1967 · N86898 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0076.md): Stinson 108 · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1967 · N97602 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0195.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1966 · N86943 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66A0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0060.md): Stinson 108-1 · Samoa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 27, 1966 · N9225K · Destroyed

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## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  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&state=CA

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