# Fatal NTSB investigations: Stinson 108-1

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 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 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 SEA98LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA072.md): Stinson 108-1 · Toledo, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N8659K · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 DEN90FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA182.md): Stinson 108-1 · Gallup, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N8631K · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling his aircraft at an insufficient altitude to effect a recovery. A factor was high density attitude.
- [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 LAX83LUQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LUQ02.md): Stinson 108 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 23, 1982 · N222W · Destroyed
  > The aircraft collided with a power line as the pilot was flying at low altitude near a highway at dusk. After hitting the power line, the plane fell to the ground and burned. Witnesses reported there was a low cloud cover and light rain. One witness stated…
- [NTSB IAD78DA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DA042.md): Stinson 108 · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 27, 1978 · N8980K · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76AS051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS051.md): Stinson 108-1 · Burley, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 23, 1976 · N8480K · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73AM041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM041.md): Stinson 108-1 · Ocala, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 16, 1972 · N8529K · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71AF032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF032.md): Stinson 108-1 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 15, 1970 · N9094K · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC70A0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70A0030.md): Stinson 108-1 · Colton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1969 · N97789 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA69A0059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69A0059.md): Aeronca 7AC · Snohomish, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 2, 1969 · N85071 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68A0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68A0074.md): Piper PA-28 · Ranklin, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1968 · N9516W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68A0073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0073.md): Stinson 108-1 · Gladewater, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 30, 1968 · N97947 · 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
- [NTSB LAX65A0088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65A0088.md): Stinson 108-1 · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 10, 1965 · N8655K · Destroyed

## 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('9230404'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=9230404

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