# NTSB investigations: Franklin 6A4165 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 4 of 9 · 438 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC88LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA090.md): Stinson 108 · Oswego, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1988 · N6939M · Substantial damage > During a local pleasure flight, a decrease in engine power was experienced and a puff of smoke observed in the cockpit. The pilot applied full power in an attempt to return to the airport, but realized it was not possible. The pilot put the aircraft down in… - [NTSB ANC88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA016.md): Stinson 108-2 · Alexander Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N9398K · Substantial damage > The relatively inexperienced private pilot attempted to land his float equipped airplane with a tailwind and gusty winds in choppy water conditions. He lost control of the airplane and it was substantially damaged. - [NTSB MKC88FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA003.md): Stinson 108-2 · Wakeeney, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N448C · Substantial damage > The owner & his son, who were both plts, initiated a midfield takeoff from their pvt dirt airstrip which was on soft uneven terrain. The son rprtd that near the end of the strip, power was 'cut.' The acft contd about 200' beyond the dep end of the strip &… - [NTSB FTW87LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA187.md): Stinson 108-3 · Hereford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1987 · N6809M · Destroyed > The acft was taking off from a state hwy with a truck blocking traffic at the end of a 2,500 foot stretch. The plt elected to tkof toward the truck, however, during the tkof run, he realized that he could not clear the truck and pulled up sharply. Drng the… - [NTSB ATL87LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA140.md): Stinson 108-2 · Huntersville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1987 · N9796K · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he closed the throttle to simulate an engine failure after takeoff from rwy 06, at about 400-500 ft AGL. He subsequently made a 180 degree turn back toward the arpt to practice a simulated forced ldg, and the acft sink rate increased to… - [NTSB MKC87LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA014.md): Cessna 170B · Hyannis, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1986 · N8173A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was servicing customers while on this business trip. On his next call, the pilot further stated, he was to land in a hay field that he had previously used but, due to water in the area, he elected to land on higher grounds. Upon… - [NTSB ATL87LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA015.md): Stinson 108-2 · Ada, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1986 · N996D · Substantial damage > Plt stated that elevator control was lost during the landing roll. Acft nosed over inverted and received substantial damage. Investigation revealed that the lower cable to elevator bellcrank forward turnbuckle was fractured. Bellcrank was badly corroded. Last… - [NTSB CHI86FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA179.md): Stinson 108-3 · Shiocton, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1986 · N6567M · Destroyed > Witnesses rprtd that prior to the acdnt, the acft was flying at a very low level, near treetop level, over residences, a ball park & a lake park. Subsequently, the acft collided with a utility pole & trees, then crashed into a private residence & burst into… - [NTSB ANC86LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA101.md): Stinson 108 · Hope, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1986 · N936C · Destroyed > The plt stalled the acft during final apch to a small gravel airstrip. The plt had not received training as a student plt nor did he hold any FAA plt or medical certificate. - [NTSB LAX86LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA216.md): Stinson 108-3 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1986 · N994C · Substantial damage > The CFI reported that during the landing roll on runway 24, at fla-bob airport, Riverside, CA, the airplane began to 'drift to the right.' The CFI applied left rudder to correct the excursion but his left foot slipped off the rudder bar and became lodged… - [NTSB SEA86FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA075.md): Stinson 108-2 · La Conner, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1986 · N388C · Destroyed > Plt was on approach for water landing in a canal used during previous summer for floatplane ops at dusk. Plt was looking for a specific boat moored in canal as landing mark, extended approach path beyond normal touchdown point. Acft struck telephone cable… - [NTSB NYC86LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA079.md): Stinson 108 · Lyndonville, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1986 · N108DT · Substantial damage > After the pilot performed a run up and all appeared normal a ground run was commenced. About 700' down the runway trim was set to climb out at about 76IAS. However, the pilot stated that a bad downdraft was encountered. A check of the airspeed was ok. At 200… - [NTSB CHI85LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA272.md): Stinson 108-2 · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N9306K · Destroyed > The purpose of the flight was to break in the newly overhauled engine. The pilot stated that he had been flying around the local area for about 25 minutes when he heard a clank and the engine lost complete power. The pilot determined that a tree landing was… - [NTSB ATL85LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA203.md): Stinson 108-2 · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1985 · N9818K · Substantial damage > Acft lost power in cruise flight shortly after takeoff. Descent was begun to a field followed by engine quitting. During the turn to final, pilot said, left wing stalled resulting in hard landing on left wheel and left wing. Later, fuel cap vents were found… - [NTSB FTW85FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA152.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Emhouse, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1985 · N953D · Substantial damage > Witnesses observed the student plt making repeated low passes near his friend's house. While maneuvering, the acft collided with a power line, then crashed to the ground inverted. The student held a student plt certificate that was dated 10/17/62. No record… - [NTSB LAX85LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA060.md): Stinson 108-2 · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1984 · N426C · Substantial damage > When the plt received ldg instructions the wind was reported as being calm. During ldg flare on rwy 26, at 2 ft AGL, a gust was encountered. The gust was from the acft's 7 o'clock position & the plt was unable to maintain control of the acft. He stated that… - [NTSB CHI85LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA061.md): Stinson 108-2 · Sterling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1984 · N9370K · Substantial damage > The acft ground looped & cartwheeled while landing during a personal flt. The plt lacked experience in tailwheel type acft. - [NTSB FTW85LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA033.md): Stinson 108 · Sandia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1984 · N97476 · Substantial damage > The plt was attempting a night landing at an unlighted airport. Plt stated he elecuted a low angle approach, knowing of elevated and wooded terrain off the end of the runway. On sighting trees to his left, he initiated a go-around but struck other trees… - [NTSB FTW85LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA013.md): Stinson 108-2 · Booker, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1984 · N9737K · Substantial damage > Plt arrived at destination at dusk. Lighted wind tetrahedron was out of service. Plt executed low pass in unsuccesful attempt to see windsock. Plt was aware of strong surface winds (about 35 KTS), presumed to be from sw, from recent frontal passage and… - [NTSB ANC84LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA187.md): Stinson 108-2 · Cairn Mountain, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1984 · N8028K · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a takeoff from a remote airstrip. The plt stated that he walked the strip prior to starting the takeoff. He said that immediately after liftoff the acft began to drift left. Before he was able to make a correction the tail of the acft… - [NTSB ANC84FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA169.md): Stinson 108 · Hayes River, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1984 · N6660M · Destroyed > The plt was on a low level flt to spot wild game when the acft crashed on a gravel drainage bar. A witness stated the acft was flying 5 to 6 ft AGL when the accident occurred. - [NTSB ATL84LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA270.md): Universal Stinson 108-3 · Reidsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N6771M · Substantial damage > The accident occurred on a low approach to a sloping airstrip with power lines at the uphill end. A go-around was commenced from a low pass, but insufficient climb performance was available, and a pull-up to clear the obstruction resulted in a stall/mush into… - [NTSB SEA84FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA111.md): Stinson 108-3 · Portland, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1984 · N20Q · Destroyed > The plt was briefed on the weather along his intended route of flt & VFR flt was not recommended. The acft departed vancouver, WA, and flew to tigard, OR. It was observed to depart tigard at about 1810 PDT. Numerous witnesses reported that at about 1815, they… - [NTSB SEA84LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA106.md): Stinson 108-2 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1984 · N9543K · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the wind was from 230 deg at 12 gusting 18 KTS. He said that he had just lifted the tailwheel when a 'dust devil' push the acft to the right of the rwy. The acft then struck sage brush & a barbed wire fence & nosed over. - [NTSB DEN84LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA135.md): Stinson 108-3 · Mcville, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1984 · N631C · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground, left wing 1st, during an apch to land. The plt stated that the acft apparently stalled. A patrolman noted an odor of alcohol in the plt's breath. A blood/alcohol test showed an alcohol level of 0.19%. The plt's last medical… - [NTSB FTW84LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA173.md): Stinson 108-3 · Blanco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1984 · N4004C · Destroyed > According to the plt, the acft was standing unattended with the eng running at 1000 RPM when an inexperienced person attempted to shut down the eng. He reportedly pushed the throttle in, instead of pulling it out & the acft jumped the chocks. According to 2… - [NTSB MKC84FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA016.md): Stinson 108 · Angora, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1983 · N39468 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng began running rough, then quit while he was flying over an area of rough terrain. He reported that as he was making a forced landing, the acft came in contact with a washed out ditch, cartwheeled & hit a fence. An exam of the eng… - [NTSB ANC83FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA175.md): Stinson 108-2 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N291C · Substantial damage > The acft nose over after landing on a sand bar. The usable landing area was about 700 ft long & consisted of a soft mixture of sand & gravel. - [NTSB DEN83LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA088.md): Stinson 108-2 · Aspen, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1983 · N434C · Substantial damage > While inbound, the plt checked the ATIS which was reporting a wind from 350 deg at 10 KTS. He continued inbound, and when he checked with the tower, the wind was from 350 deg at 6 KTS. The plt was cleared to land on the rwy of his choice, he stated that he… - [NTSB SEA83LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA026.md): Stinson 108-2 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1982 · N9415K · Substantial damage > The aircraft was heavily loaded and took longer than normal for takeoff. The acceleration was marginal. At the end of the runway, when the pilot pulled up over the wires, the airspeed decayed. The pilot maneuvered to avoid houses and large trees and flew into… - [NTSB CHI83LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA046.md): Stinson 108 · Milan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N8836K · Substantial damage > While on downwind the pilot stated he "pulled the carburator heat on and almost immediately reduced the power." At this point the engine stopped. Although he attempted to restart the engine while executing emergency procedures, the engine failed to respond.… - [NTSB ATL83LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA023.md): Stinson 108-3 · Exmore, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N981C · Substantial damage > During flight, the pilot noticed a decrease in oil pressure and elected to land at an alternate airport. While en route, a complete loss of oil pressure occurred and the pilot executed an emergency landing in an open field. While on the landing roll, the… - [NTSB ANC82FAA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FAA18.md): Stinson 108 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1982 · N9489K · Substantial damage > The acft collided with power lines during final approach. The plt reported he encountered a downdraft type of windshear. - [NTSB SEA82FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA093.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1982 · N6954M · Destroyed > The aircraft engine stopped at 400 feet AGL during climbout. The pilot executed a turn at minimum airspeed and landed the aircraft on a golf course. The landing gear and engine mounts failed. Investigation revealed the aircraft's fuel tanks were empty. - [NTSB NYC82DA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA130.md): Stinson 180-2 · Richland, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N9513K · Substantial damage > While on a local flight, the pilot observed a front moving in, so he decided to return to the airport and land. He reported that there was no turbulence while he was on downwind or base and the wind sock was favoring runway 16. However, on final approach,… - [NTSB ATL82DA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA137.md): Stinson 108-3 · Hartford, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 18, 1982 · N130C · Substantial damage > During flight, the pilot encountered heavy thunderstorm activity. He was unable to circumnavigate the build-ups and elected to land on a gravel road toward the northwest. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he was just about stopped when the… - [NTSB LAX82FVM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVM13.md): Stinson 108-2 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Mar 27, 1982 · N9455K · Destroyed > The pilot was observed making repeated low passes in the vicinity of the crash site. This was also close to the home of one of the passengers. The final pass was made in a westerly direction over a dam at about 50 ft AGL. Just beyond the dam, the pilot made a… - [NTSB CHI81DEM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEM19.md): Stinson 108-3 · Midland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1981 · N676C · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81DNC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DNC02.md): Stinson 108-2 · Winchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1980 · N299B · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEV29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEV29.md): Stinson 108-3 · Chester, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1980 · N4066C · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80DID23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DID23.md): Stinson 108-2 · Axton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1980 · N968D · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80DYM35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYM35.md): Stinson 108-3 · Dayton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1980 · N20Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC80DAD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAD06.md): Stinson 108-3 · Wrangell, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 15, 1980 · N6756M · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC80DAA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAA09.md): Stinson 108-3 · Kevinjik Lk, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1980 · N8044K · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC80DAG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAG13.md): Stinson 108-3 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1979 · N6325M · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN79FQA43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FQA43.md): Stinson 108-2 · Mid Valley, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1979 · N45CG · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79DFA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DFA22.md): Stinson 108-2 · Saranac Lake, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1979 · N9583K · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79DYK13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYK13.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ashland, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 25, 1979 · N6740M · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79FVD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVD14.md): Stinson 108-2 · Tiburon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1979 · N388C · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN79DTC08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DTC08.md): Stinson 108-2 · Lander, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1979 · N9835K · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=27025&page=5 ## 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 ('27025')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=27025&page=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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