# NTSB investigations: Franklin 6A4165 series, TX

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 WPR23LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA117.md): Stinson 108 · Lampasas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2023 · N6532M · Substantial damage
  > Improper case hardening of the crankshaft timing gear, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the gear and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA305.md): Stinson 108-3 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N121CM · Substantial damage
  > The lack of a forward clamp on the carburetor heat box rubber boot, which allowed the boot to be ingested into the inlet of the carburetor heat box, restricting the airflow and leading to a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA384.md): Stinson 108-3 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2009 · N6939M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to the failure of the left main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the separation of the wheel from the aircraft.
- [NTSB DFW08LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA144.md): Stinson 108-3 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N6805M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The departing pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his airplane colliding with the landing airplane. Contributing to the accident was the trees/visual obstructions along the runway's approach path.
- [NTSB FTW97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA035.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1996 · N798C · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA202.md): Stinson 108-2 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1996 · N427C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable en route wind.
- [NTSB FTW96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA077.md): Stinson ST-108-2 · Lake Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N135C · Destroyed
  > the failure of the #6 connecting rod assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing which resulted in a water landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA093.md): Stinson 108-2 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1995 · N9734K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 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 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 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 FTW78DQD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DQD04.md): Stinson 108-1 · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1977 · N8553K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPD39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPD39.md): Stinson 108-3 · Vernon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1976 · N646C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FQG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FQG33.md): Stinson 108-3 · Plains, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1974 · N6192M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPD32.md): Stinson 108 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1973 · N8406K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FPA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPA20.md): Stinson 108-3 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 21, 1970 · N910C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0351.md): Stinson 108-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1967 · N9668K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0473.md): Stinson 108 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 26, 1967 · N8012K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0336.md): Stinson 108-3 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1966 · N798C · Substantial 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' 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 ('27025'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=27025&state=TX

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