# NTSB investigations: Stinson 108-2 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 · 264 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC96LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA046.md): Stinson ST-75 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1996 · N235C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank prior to takeoff resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the checklist. - [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 ANC95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA091.md): Stinson 108-2 · Shishmaref, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N9600K · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining. Factors relating to the accident were: unfavorable wind conditions, and failure of the pilot to lower the flaps for takeoff. - [NTSB LAX95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA083.md): Stinson 108-2 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1995 · N9359K · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind wind condition and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway. - [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 CHI94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA163.md): Stinson 108-2 · Kettle River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1994 · N9761K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor. - [NTSB ANC93LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA140.md): Stinson 108-2 · Near Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N97978 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the particular aircraft's performance. - [NTSB ANC93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA094.md): Stinson 108-2 · Dry Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N318C · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA070.md): Stinson 108-2 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N8775K · Substantial damage > The pilot at the controls failed to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor provided inadequate supervision. A related factor was the pilot at the controls had no flight experience in the make and model of airplane being flown. - [NTSB SEA93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA054.md): Stinson 108-2 · Fruit Heights, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N8004K · Destroyed > VFR flight into IMC conditions was attempted by the pilot. Factors include rain, snow, and fog. - [NTSB CHI92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA148.md): Stinson 108-2 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N9694K · Substantial damage > The in flight separation of the propeller tip. An associated factor is the rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC92LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA033.md): Stinson 108-2 · Cube Cove, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N905D · Substantial damage > The encounter of windshear during the final approach and the pilot's improper in flight planning and decisions by electing to land downwind. Factor in this accident was the rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB SEA91FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA119.md): Stinson 108-2 · Gold Bar, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N9715K · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to remain clear of the obstacles (trees). The adverse weather condition (fog) was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA045.md): Stinson 108 · Fort Greely, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1991 · N464C · Substantial damage > Unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot for a precautionary landing. - [NTSB ANC90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA148.md): Stinson 108 · Cold Foot, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N9462K · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain flying speed. - [NTSB NYC90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA085.md): Stinson 108-2 · Hudson, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1990 · N9741K · Substantial damage > The pilots improper operation of the flight controls which resulted in the loss of control of directional control of the airplane during a touch and go landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB LAX90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA044.md): Stinson 108-2 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N334K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CHI89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA108.md): Stinson 108-2 · Cedar, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N151C · Substantial damage > Pilot in command attempting to land with too high an aispeed and with insufficient runway remaining to allow either a go around or the ability to bring the airplane to a stop in the space remaining. - [NTSB NYC89FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA086.md): Beech A36 · Glen Falls, NY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1989 · N1DQ · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid each other. Related factors were: failure of the Beech aircrew to make a normal left turn out of traffic and the Stinson pilot's visual perception due to sunglare. - [NTSB ATL88LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA180.md): Stinson 108-2 · Avon, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1988 · N8563K · Substantial damage > The acft was on initial climb out when the eng quit. The acft was at an estimated altitude of 100 ft and over trees at the time of the power loss. The plt attempted to return to the airstrip. The acft landed hard in a nose down position off to the side of the… - [NTSB DEN88FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA107.md): Stinson 108-2 · Mosca, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1988 · N354C · Destroyed > After purchasing acft, plt and plt-rated friend (both airline plts) were joined by plt's wife and departed falcon field, mesa, AZ, en route to MN. The trio stopped in alamosa, CO, for night. They departed alamosa (elevation 7608 ft MSL) the next morning and… - [NTSB LAX88LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA177.md): Stinson 108-2 · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1988 · N9570K · Substantial damage > During the landing roll in a direct crosswind, the aircraft began to weather vane. The pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft which veered off the runway where it collided with the terrain and nosed over. There were no reported mechanical… - [NTSB NYC88LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA124.md): Stinson 108-2 · Warwick, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1988 · N9326K · Substantial damage > During takeoff and landing practice, the aircraft veered left off of the runway despite reported full right rudder application by the pilot. The aircraft continued to roll across the grass and came to rest after colliding with a construction ditch. - [NTSB SEA88LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA063.md): Stinson 108-2 · Cashmere, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1988 · N9660K · Destroyed > The acft touched down near midfield while landing on an 1800 ft long downsloping runway. When the pilot rapidly applied throttle for go-around, the engine faltered. He applied hard braking to stop on the runway and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB MKC88FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA003.md): Stinson 108-2 · Wakeeney, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N448C · Substantial damage > The owner & his son, who were both plts, initiated a midfield takeoff from their pvt dirt airstrip which was on soft uneven terrain. The son rprtd that near the end of the strip, power was 'cut.' The acft contd about 200' beyond the dep end of the strip &… - [NTSB ATL87LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA140.md): Stinson 108-2 · Huntersville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1987 · N9796K · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he closed the throttle to simulate an engine failure after takeoff from rwy 06, at about 400-500 ft AGL. He subsequently made a 180 degree turn back toward the arpt to practice a simulated forced ldg, and the acft sink rate increased to… - [NTSB ATL87LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA015.md): Stinson 108-2 · Ada, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1986 · N996D · Substantial damage > Plt stated that elevator control was lost during the landing roll. Acft nosed over inverted and received substantial damage. Investigation revealed that the lower cable to elevator bellcrank forward turnbuckle was fractured. Bellcrank was badly corroded. Last… - [NTSB ANC86FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA116.md): Stinson 108-2 · Willow, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1986 · N942D · Destroyed > About 5 to 10 min prior to the acdnt, svrl witnesses in the vicinity of the Willow arpt saw the acft headed southbound. They rprtd the eng was running rough, but they saw no smoke or fire. Aprx 3 mi further south, other witnesses saw the acft make a 180 deg… - [NTSB SEA86FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA075.md): Stinson 108-2 · La Conner, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1986 · N388C · Destroyed > Plt was on approach for water landing in a canal used during previous summer for floatplane ops at dusk. Plt was looking for a specific boat moored in canal as landing mark, extended approach path beyond normal touchdown point. Acft struck telephone cable… - [NTSB LAX85LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA378.md): Stinson 108-2 · Carpinteria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N9782K · Substantial damage > During a x-c pleasure flt all eng pwr was suddenly lost when the plt heard a 'loud bang.' The plt made an emergency ldg on a polo field. During ldg flare the plt stalled the acft. The resulting hard touchdown substantially damaged the acft. Exam of the acft's… - [NTSB CHI85LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA272.md): Stinson 108-2 · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N9306K · Destroyed > The purpose of the flight was to break in the newly overhauled engine. The pilot stated that he had been flying around the local area for about 25 minutes when he heard a clank and the engine lost complete power. The pilot determined that a tree landing was… - [NTSB ATL85LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA203.md): Stinson 108-2 · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1985 · N9818K · Substantial damage > Acft lost power in cruise flight shortly after takeoff. Descent was begun to a field followed by engine quitting. During the turn to final, pilot said, left wing stalled resulting in hard landing on left wheel and left wing. Later, fuel cap vents were found… - [NTSB LAX85LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA060.md): Stinson 108-2 · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1984 · N426C · Substantial damage > When the plt received ldg instructions the wind was reported as being calm. During ldg flare on rwy 26, at 2 ft AGL, a gust was encountered. The gust was from the acft's 7 o'clock position & the plt was unable to maintain control of the acft. He stated that… - [NTSB CHI85LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA061.md): Stinson 108-2 · Sterling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1984 · N9370K · Substantial damage > The acft ground looped & cartwheeled while landing during a personal flt. The plt lacked experience in tailwheel type acft. - [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 ANC84LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA187.md): Stinson 108-2 · Cairn Mountain, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1984 · N8028K · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a takeoff from a remote airstrip. The plt stated that he walked the strip prior to starting the takeoff. He said that immediately after liftoff the acft began to drift left. Before he was able to make a correction the tail of the acft… - [NTSB SEA84LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA106.md): Stinson 108-2 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1984 · N9543K · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the wind was from 230 deg at 12 gusting 18 KTS. He said that he had just lifted the tailwheel when a 'dust devil' push the acft to the right of the rwy. The acft then struck sage brush & a barbed wire fence & nosed over. - [NTSB ANC83FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA175.md): Stinson 108-2 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N291C · Substantial damage > The acft nose over after landing on a sand bar. The usable landing area was about 700 ft long & consisted of a soft mixture of sand & gravel. - [NTSB CHI83LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA189.md): Stinson 108-2 · Greencastle, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1983 · N9703K · Destroyed > The acft experienced power loss at about 300 feet AGL after takeoff. The pilot landed in a cornfield after attempting a restart of the engine. The pilot had put 5 gallons of fuel in the right tank on the day of the accident in preparation for a test flight.… - [NTSB DEN83LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA088.md): Stinson 108-2 · Aspen, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1983 · N434C · Substantial damage > While inbound, the plt checked the ATIS which was reporting a wind from 350 deg at 10 KTS. He continued inbound, and when he checked with the tower, the wind was from 350 deg at 6 KTS. The plt was cleared to land on the rwy of his choice, he stated that he… - [NTSB SEA83LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA026.md): Stinson 108-2 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1982 · N9415K · Substantial damage > The aircraft was heavily loaded and took longer than normal for takeoff. The acceleration was marginal. At the end of the runway, when the pilot pulled up over the wires, the airspeed decayed. The pilot maneuvered to avoid houses and large trees and flew into… - [NTSB CHI83LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA046.md): Stinson 108 · Milan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N8836K · Substantial damage > While on downwind the pilot stated he "pulled the carburator heat on and almost immediately reduced the power." At this point the engine stopped. Although he attempted to restart the engine while executing emergency procedures, the engine failed to respond.… - [NTSB ANC82FAA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FAA18.md): Stinson 108 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1982 · N9489K · Substantial damage > The acft collided with power lines during final approach. The plt reported he encountered a downdraft type of windshear. - [NTSB ATL82DA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA137.md): Stinson 108-3 · Hartford, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 18, 1982 · N130C · Substantial damage > During flight, the pilot encountered heavy thunderstorm activity. He was unable to circumnavigate the build-ups and elected to land on a gravel road toward the northwest. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he was just about stopped when the… - [NTSB LAX82FVM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVM13.md): Stinson 108-2 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Mar 27, 1982 · N9455K · Destroyed > The pilot was observed making repeated low passes in the vicinity of the crash site. This was also close to the home of one of the passengers. The final pass was made in a westerly direction over a dam at about 50 ft AGL. Just beyond the dam, the pilot made a… - [NTSB ATL81FKJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKJ23.md): Stinson 108-2 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1981 · N9388K · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA81FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA033.md): Stinson 108-2 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 3, 1981 · N9279K · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC81DNC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DNC02.md): Stinson 108-2 · Winchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1980 · N299B · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FNC45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNC45.md): Stinson 108-2 · Windham, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1980 · N9716K · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80DID23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DID23.md): Stinson 108-2 · Axton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1980 · N968D · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=9230406&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 ('9230406')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=9230406&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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