# NTSB investigations: Stinson 108-1, CA

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 WPR23LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA359.md): Stinson 108-1 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2023 · N9128K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty wind conditions that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR14LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA079.md): Stinson 108 1 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2013 · N8848K · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA040.md): Stinson 108-1 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2006 · N97949 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve during cruise flight. Rough terrain at the forced landing site was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA131.md): Stinson 108-1 · Redlands, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N8158K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight over rough terrain for undetermined non-mechanical reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA200.md): Stinson 108-1 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N8398K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout due to the pilot's foot becoming wedged under a rudder pedal, which restricted its movement.
- [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 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 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 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 LAX80FUG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUG57-129057.md): Stinson 108-1 · Banning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1980 · N8717K · 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 OAK76FVD54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVD54.md): Stinson 108-1 · Antioch, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1976 · N8456K · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76DVD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVD04.md): Stinson 108-1 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1975 · N9092K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75D4G23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75D4G23.md): Stinson 108-1 · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1974 · N8358K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUG51.md): Stinson 108-1 · B.Bear City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1973 · N8579K · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK71DVA94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVA94.md): Stinson 108-1 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1971 · N9193K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70DVD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70DVD25.md): Stinson 108-1 · Point Arena, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1970 · N9145K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0071.md): Stinson 108-1 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1968 · N97882 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0330.md): Stinson 108-1 · Redlands, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 21, 1968 · N8233K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68F0257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68F0257.md): Stinson 108-1 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1967 · N97074 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0179.md): Stinson 108-1 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1966 · N8594K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0085.md): Stinson 108-1 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1966 · N8680K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66A0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0060.md): Stinson 108-1 · Samoa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 27, 1966 · N9225K · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX65A0088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65A0088.md): Stinson 108-1 · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 10, 1965 · N8655K · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X4138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4138.md): Stinson 108-1 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1964 · N97984 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1134.md): Stinson 108 · Orville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1964 · N8555K · 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" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  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?model=9230404&state=CA

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