# 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. Page 2 of 6 · 283 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX94LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA093.md): Stinson 108-1 · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1994 · N8286K · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing cross wind condition. - [NTSB BFO93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA104.md): Stinson 108-1 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1993 · N9014K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A factor related to the accident include a ditch. - [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 NYC92LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA158.md): Stinson ST-75 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N8495K · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, and inadvertently swerved and ground looped into two parked airplanes. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of expereince in this make and model airplane. - [NTSB DEN92LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA061.md): Stinson 108-1 · Falcon, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N9151K · Substantial damage > Inadvertent stall during initial climb following takeoff. - [NTSB DEN92LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA017.md): Stinson 108-1 · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1991 · N97962 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to fouled spark plugs. The inadequate maintenance of the engine was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB CHI91LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA251.md): Stinson 108-1 · Elwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N8619K · Substantial damage > A premature lift-off which resulted in a mush/stall. A factor related to the accident was lack of total experience in type of operation. - [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 ATL90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA143.md): Stinson 108-1 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N9039K · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of a runway which afforded a tailwind, and his improper use of the elevator control during the landing roll. - [NTSB SEA90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA061.md): Stinson 108-1 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N97781 · Substantial damage > Pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB SEA89LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA051.md): Stinson 108-1 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N97764 · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing and the improper use of flight controls. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB FTW89LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA020.md): Stinson 108-1 · Powderly, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N8394K · Substantial damage > The pilot was receiving his biennial flight review and was on approach to the airport when he heard a loud snap and lost elevator control. He was able to put the airplane down on the runway, but could not get the tail down. When he applied the brakes, the… - [NTSB CHI88LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA191.md): Stinson 108-1 · St. Charles, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1988 · N97797 · Destroyed > The pilot failed to attain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles during the initial climb-out and the aircraft collided with trees located off the departure end of the private grass strip. The aircraft fell to the ground, where it caught fire and was… - [NTSB NYC88LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA187.md): Stinson 108-1 · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1988 · N97954 · Substantial damage > The acft ground looped during landing roll and collided with terrain off the runway. The acft was landed on rwy 29 with the wind from 180 degrees at 15 KTS, gusting to 25 KTS. The acft turned into the wind and ran off the rwy to the south after traveling 1/3… - [NTSB NYC88LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA119.md): Stinson 108-1 · Poland, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1988 · N8316K · Destroyed > After several takeoffs in a southwesterly direction from a farm field, the student pilot attempted a takeoff downwind in an easterly direction and failed to clear the trees at the end of the field. The airplane crashed into the trees and terrain, and was… - [NTSB NYC88LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA095.md): Stinson 108-1 · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1988 · N97979 · Substantial damage > The flight was taking off for an instructional flight in the local area. During ground run, the aircraft veered to the left and the pilot was unable to bring the aircraft under control. The aircraft collided with a snowbank and flipped inverted. The aircraft… - [NTSB MIA87LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA193.md): Stinson 108-1 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1987 · N8399K · Substantial damage > While on an instructional flt during the landing roll the acft began to drift to the right. The student plt corrected the drift with left rudder, however he then added full power. The acft then ground looped to the left, during which the right main gear… - [NTSB SEA87IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87IA093.md): Stinson 108-1 · Idaho Falls, ID · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 9, 1987 · N9016K · Minor damage > During a go around the pilot decided to attempt to reland the aircraft. Gusty crosswind conditions existed at the time and directional control was lost during which the aircraft entered into a ground loop maneuver and the left main landing gear strut… - [NTSB LAX87LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA143.md): Stinson 108-1 · Saugus, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1987 · N8185K · Substantial damage > Upon contacting ATC, the plt requested an ILS apch and that he was low on fuel. The controller cleared the plt to the ILS. Just inside the outer marker the controller advised the plt that he was dangerously low and to climb immediately. The plt was observed… - [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 ATL86LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA268.md): Stinson 108-1 · Roanoke, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N8838K · Substantial damage > Reportedly, during the landing roll, the acft went off the right side of the rwy and continued across a shallow ditch and down an embankment. The plt stated that the acft did not RESP0ND to control and brake inputs to correct the swerve in calm winds. The FAA… - [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 BFO86LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA004.md): Stinson 108-1 Voyager · The Plains, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N8422K · Substantial damage > While flying straight and level at 3100 feet MSL, over Virginia route 66 and route 245, the engine began to vibrate to the extent that the plt thought that it might separate from the airframe. The plt selected a field and set up an approach. On final, the plt… - [NTSB CHI85FER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FER03.md): Univair 108-1 · Mcgregor, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1985 · N8403K · Substantial damage > The acft contacted trees off the departure end of rwy 18 during a forced landing following a loss of pwr on takeoff. Post accident inspection revealed the fuel selector was positioned for the left tank and the left tank contained no fuel. The carburetor did… - [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 NYC84LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA069.md): Stinson 108-1 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1984 · N9229K · Substantial damage > The plt landed faster than normal and lost control of the acft on the icy rwy. The plt said he over-corrected with left rudder and the acft went off the rwy and slid on a frozen field collapsing the right main gear. - [NTSB MIA83LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA238.md): Stinson 108-1 · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · N8898K · Substantial damage > During flt, the eng began running rough & oil began leaking & spreading onto the windshield. The eng subsequently failed & the plt selected an area for a forced landing, during the landing, the acft contacted trees & was damaged. An investigation revealed… - [NTSB NYC83LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA216.md): Stinson 108-1 · Tully, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1983 · N8470K · Destroyed > At 2,000 ft near syracuse the plt decided he had enough fuel to continue on to his home base at cortland. He added full power to climb back to 3,000 ft & encountered turbulence. With full power & 80 KTS indicated the acft was losing altitude. The acft… - [NTSB ANC83LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA117.md): Stinson 108-1 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N8205K · Substantial damage > The acft nose gear failed during a forced landing after the engine lost power during climbout. The plt rptd the engine began to run intermittently then quit completely. The acft had just been serviced with 36 gallons of 80/87 octane fuel. The student pilot… - [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 SEA82DA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA158.md): Stinson 108-1 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 8, 1982 · N97781 · Substantial damage > Pilot ground looped while doing touch and go landings. Wind 5 KTS. - [NTSB CHI82DA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA272.md): Stinson 108-1 · Laporte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N97904 · Substantial damage > The pilot/mechanic was preparing to make an annual inspection of the aircraft. He was in the process of flight testing the plane to find defects when engine stoppage occurred. While landing in a bean field. The left tire blew out and the left gear dug into… - [NTSB CHI81FER62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER62.md): Stinson 108-1 · Wells, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1981 · N9068K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC81FCQ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCQ35.md): Stinson 108-2 · Valley Center, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 31, 1981 · N97899 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA039.md): Stinson 108-1 · Manahawkin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1981 · N9075K · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC81DCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCG01.md): Stinson 108-1 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1980 · N97072 · Substantial damage - [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 NYC80FNE19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNE19.md): Stinson 108-1 · Windham, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1980 · N1081S · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FFA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FFA17.md): Stinson 108-2 · Durhamville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 25, 1980 · N413C · 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 CHI78FEM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM27.md): Stinson 108-1 · Lake Ann, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1978 · N8568K · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA78DYE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYE18.md): Stinson 108-1 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1978 · N8136K · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FEC24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC24.md): Stinson 108-1 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1978 · N97876 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD78DA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DA042.md): Stinson 108 · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 27, 1978 · N8980K · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW78DQD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DQD04.md): Stinson 108-1 · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1977 · N8553K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKJ05.md): Stinson 108-1 · Gurley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1977 · N9170K · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC78DER05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DER05.md): Stinson 108-1 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1977 · N97834 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FKG61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG61.md): Stinson 108-1 · Stanfordville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1977 · N97885 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC77DAA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAA36.md): Stinson 108 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1977 · N8270K · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC77DAG64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAG64.md): Stinson 108-1 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1977 · N8430K · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=9230404&page=3 ## 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('9230404')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=9230404&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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