# Fatal NTSB investigations: Stinson 108-3 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 LAX94FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA354.md): Stinson 108-3 · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N6446M · Destroyed > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power, improper (or delayed) positioning of the fuel selector to the fullest tank, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced… - [NTSB LAX94LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA128.md): Stinson 108-3 · Redlands, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1994 · N6009M · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, which led to his improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the pilot's lack of training/certification for… - [NTSB CHI92FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA211.md): Stinson 108-3 · Boonville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N948C · Destroyed > Inadequate preflight planning, and exceeding the performance capability of the airplane by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB FTW88DPJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DPJ05.md): Stinson 108-3 · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 6, 1988 · N4108C · Destroyed > The pilot experienced a loss of engine power during the takeoff leg. Post accident investigation revealed that the fuel selector was in the near closed position. This position only allowed a small percentage of the fuel to flow but would allow operation in… - [NTSB FTW87FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA179.md): Stinson 108-3 · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1987 · N744C · Destroyed > The pilot approached the Kirbyville airport in preparation for landing, witnesses stated that smoke was observed coming from the engine area. The aircraft impacted 30 foot pine trees, & control was lost. The aircraft struck a large tree approximately 5 feet… - [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 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 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 SEA83FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA018.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lynnwood, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N6943M · Destroyed > The eng failed approaching the arpt at low altitude. The acft struck trees during a descending turn toward a power company right-of-way. Investigation revealed that the impulse drive springs on both magnetos had failed in fatigue. The springs are not assigned… - [NTSB IAD78FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA010.md): Stinson 108-3 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 27, 1977 · N6734M · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI73AC093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC093.md): Stinson 108-3 · Freeland, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1973 · N4125C · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC72FNC21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FNC21.md): Stinson 108-3 · Princeton, ME · Incident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 7, 1972 · N6070M · Minor damage - [NTSB CHI72AC020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC020.md): Stinson 108-3 · Fowlerville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 5, 1971 · N6480M · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX71FUM30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUM30.md): Stinson 108 · Ocotillo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 2, 1971 · N729C · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA71AS036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71AS036.md): Stinson 108-3 · Azalea, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 23, 1971 · N6065M · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX69A0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0060.md): Stinson 108-3 · Sta Monica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 20, 1969 · N6485M · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA69A0028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69A0028.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ft.Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 28, 1968 · N4174C · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI68A0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68A0108.md): Stinson 108-3 · Put-In-Bay, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 10, 1968 · N6780M · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC68A0069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68A0069.md): Stinson 108-3 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1968 · N6932M · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC68A0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0003.md): Stinson 108-3 · Woodstock, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 6, 1967 · N595C · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW67D0380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0380.md): Stinson 108 · Matamoros, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 31, 1966 · N6879M · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK66A0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0043.md): Stinson 108-3 · Incoln, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 2, 1966 · N6317M · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA66A0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0056.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lawndale, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 11, 1965 · N6733M · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA66A0028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66A0028.md): Stinson 108-3 · Augusta, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 28, 1965 · N348 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC66A0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0032.md): Stinson 108-3 · Milroy, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 5, 1965 · N6353M · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA66A0012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0012.md): Stinson 108-3 · Oliver Sprgs, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1965 · N6773M · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA65A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65A0070.md): Stinson 108-3 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 1, 1965 · N525C · 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 ('9230408')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=9230408 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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