# NTSB investigations: Stinson 108-3, 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 WPR21LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA064.md): Stinson 108-3 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2020 · N6855M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the landing roll due to an undetermined failure of the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB WPR16CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16CA077.md): Stinson 108 3 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2016 · N862C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's failure to detect the worn tailwheel assembly during the airplane's annual inspection.
- [NTSB WPR12CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA129.md): Stinson 108-3 · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2012 · N4143C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abandon the landing attempt, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR10CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA391.md): Stinson 108-3 · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N230SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA072.md): Stinson 108-3 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · N6649M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper touchdown point and excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB LAX02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA006.md): Stinson 108-3 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2001 · N735C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. The airplane's failure to accelerate was due to a disintegrated bearing on the camshaft. The pilot's failure to make a timely abort decision was a…
- [NTSB LAX96LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA193.md): Stinson 108-3 · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1996 · N235DE · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's failure to see and avoid N6WR. A factor in the accident was the narrow, confined nature of the taxiway, which restricted the Stinson pilot's ability to perform clearing turns while taxiing.
- [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 LAX94LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA195.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1994 · N6319M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout.
- [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 LAX92LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA282.md): Stinson 108-3 · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N592C · Substantial damage
  > The disintegration of the left wheel during the landing roll out and the resultant inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the soft nature of the terrain encountered by the aircraft after leaving…
- [NTSB LAX89LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA153.md): Stinson 108-3 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N6662M · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the pilot. Unfavorable wind, high wind, and gusts were contributing factors.
- [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 LAX78FUA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUA25.md): Stinson 108-3 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1978 · N4108C · 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 LAX77FUA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUA13.md): Stinson 108-3 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 3, 1977 · N991C · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76DVG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVG24.md): Stinson 108-3 · Walnut Grove, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1975 · N6768M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUG33.md): Stinson 108-3 · Apple Vally, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1973 · N6206M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72DVD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVD40.md): Stinson 108-3 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1972 · N6295M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUM30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUM30.md): Stinson 108 · Ocotillo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 2, 1971 · N729C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71FUA33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUA33.md): Stinson 108-3 · Torrance, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 13, 1970 · N6927M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70DVA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DVA13.md): Stinson 108-3 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1970 · N6308M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69A0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0060.md): Stinson 108-3 · Sta Monica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 20, 1969 · N6485M · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69D0238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0238.md): Stinson 108-3 · Mortmar, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1969 · N6902M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0306.md): Stinson 108-3 · Kernville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1967 · N6584M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0178.md): Stinson 108-3 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1966 · N671C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0061.md): Stinson 108 · Crescent City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1966 · N6356M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66D0269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0269.md): Stinson 108-3 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1966 · N6312M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66D0145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0145.md): Stinson 108-3 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1965 · N923C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK65F0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK65F0010.md): Stinson 108-3 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1965 · N6679M · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X1182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1182.md): Stinson 108-3 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 29, 1964 · N6641M · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1799](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1799.md): Stinson 108 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1964 · N6206M · 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 ('9230408'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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