# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ANC85LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA087.md): Stinson 108-3 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1985 · N6175M · Substantial damage
  > While landing with a gusty x-wind, the acft bounced, the left wing dragged the ground & the acft went off the rwy. The plt stated that due to the x-wind & his foot slipping off of the rudder pedal, he was unable to maintain directional control.
- [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 ANC84LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA069.md): Stinson 108-3 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1984 · N6807M · Substantial damage
  > The acft was established in normal cruise when the engine quit. The pilot attempted restarts with negative results. The acft made a forced landing and collided with trees. Post accident examination revealed water in the fuel tanks & lines.
- [NTSB DEN84LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA135.md): Stinson 108-3 · Mcville, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1984 · N631C · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with the ground, left wing 1st, during an apch to land. The plt stated that the acft apparently stalled. A patrolman noted an odor of alcohol in the plt's breath. A blood/alcohol test showed an alcohol level of 0.19%. The plt's last medical…
- [NTSB FTW84LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA173.md): Stinson 108-3 · Blanco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1984 · N4004C · Destroyed
  > According to the plt, the acft was standing unattended with the eng running at 1000 RPM when an inexperienced person attempted to shut down the eng. He reportedly pushed the throttle in, instead of pulling it out & the acft jumped the chocks. According to 2…
- [NTSB CHI84LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA066.md): Stinson 108-3 · La Porte, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N6881M · Substantial damage
  > The acft veered off the rwy, hit a ditch and nosed over during takeoff. The plt reported that he lost control of the acft during the takeoff roll and it ran off the side of the rwy into an open field and nosed over.
- [NTSB DEN83LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA112.md): Stinson 108-3 · Buffalo, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1983 · N585C · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he attempted to takeoff on rwy 30 with a left x-wind from 210 deg at 25, gusting 30 KTS. At aprx 45 mph, after he had raised the tail of the acft into the takeoff attitude, a gust of wind was encountered & the acft weathervaned to the…
- [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 ATL83LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA023.md): Stinson 108-3 · Exmore, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N981C · Substantial damage
  > During flight, the pilot noticed a decrease in oil pressure and elected to land at an alternate airport. While en route, a complete loss of oil pressure occurred and the pilot executed an emergency landing in an open field. While on the landing roll, the…
- [NTSB SEA82FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA093.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1982 · N6954M · Destroyed
  > The aircraft engine stopped at 400 feet AGL during climbout. The pilot executed a turn at minimum airspeed and landed the aircraft on a golf course. The landing gear and engine mounts failed. Investigation revealed the aircraft's fuel tanks were empty.
- [NTSB FTW82DRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DRD04.md): Stinson 108-3 · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1981 · N923C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81DEM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEM19.md): Stinson 108-3 · Midland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1981 · N676C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAA04.md): Stinson 108-3 · Nenana, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1980 · N985C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FRG73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRG73.md): Stinson 108-3 · Junction, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1980 · N6948M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEV29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEV29.md): Stinson 108-3 · Chester, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1980 · N4066C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCJ19.md): Stinson 108-3 · Minden, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1980 · N6400M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80DYM35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYM35.md): Stinson 108-3 · Dayton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1980 · N20Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80DAD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAD06.md): Stinson 108-3 · Wrangell, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 15, 1980 · N6756M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80DAA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAA09.md): Stinson 108-3 · Kevinjik Lk, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1980 · N8044K · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD80FKM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FKM05.md): Stinson 108-3 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1979 · N930C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYK17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYK17.md): Stinson 108-3 · Malin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1979 · N6813M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYK13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYK13.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ashland, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 25, 1979 · N6740M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FVW14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FVW14.md): Stinson 108-2 · Glendale, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 18, 1979 · N6312M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FRG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRG16.md): Stinson 108 · Taft, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 14, 1979 · N947C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYM10.md): Stinson 108-3 · Dallesport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1979 · N6470M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FVM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVM05.md): Stinson 108-3 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N660C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVD06.md): Stinson 108-3 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1978 · N965C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FYE36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYE36.md): Stinson 108-3 · Neah Bay, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N4100C · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78DYA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYA25.md): Stinson 108-3 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1978 · N6659M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUA25.md): Stinson 108-3 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1978 · N4108C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FTK31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FTK31.md): Stinson 108-3 · Miller, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1978 · N6854M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FCJ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCJ30.md): Stinson 108-3 · Mccook, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1978 · N830C · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78FYM45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM45.md): Stinson 108-3 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1978 · N4050C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUJ57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUJ57.md): Stinson 108-3 · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 20, 1978 · N665C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78DDQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78DDQ15.md): Stinson 108-3 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1978 · N811C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVM13.md): Stinson 108-3 · Carmel Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1978 · N6930M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEC19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC19.md): Stinson 108-3 · Fraser, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1978 · N6042M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DRJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRJ09.md): Stinson 108-3 · Portland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1977 · N947C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FNC55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FNC55.md): Stinson 108-3 · Saco, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1977 · N6678M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FK030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FK030.md): Stinson 108-3 · Quitman, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1977 · N6509M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FNA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FNA30.md): Stinson 108-3 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1977 · N584C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA010.md): Stinson 108-3 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 27, 1977 · N6734M · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC77DAA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAA37.md): Stinson 108 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1977 · N696C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUA13.md): Stinson 108-3 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 3, 1977 · N991C · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FEM23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEM23.md): Stinson 108-3 · Birch Run, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1977 · N6876M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DAA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAA16.md): Stinson 108-3 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1977 · N4158C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DAG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAG16.md): Stinson 108-3 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1976 · N755C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLD13.md): Stinson 108-3 · Brandon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1976 · N6159M · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN76FQA64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FQA64.md): Stinson 108-3 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1976 · N6577M · Substantial damage

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## 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 ('9230408'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=9230408&page=3

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