# NTSB ANC82DAG29: Stinson 181, N108TM, Talkeetna, AK, May 31, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Final report
- Date: May 31, 1982
- Place: Talkeetna, AK
- Location: 62.3239° N, 150.1094° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Talkeetna, AK, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=62.3239&lon=-150.1094&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious, 3 minor
- Status: Completed, report May 31, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72783
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC82DAG29
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72783/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG29

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, cruise - normal
  - ignition system,spark plug - separation (cause)
  - maintenance,replacement - improper, other maintenance personnel (cause)
  - ignition system,spark plug - stripped thread (cause)
  - maintenance,inspection - inadequate, other maintenance personnel (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
- In flight collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING AFTER A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE. DURING THE LANDING THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N108TM](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N108TM-2003-04-10), registration cancelled 2003-04-10, S/N 108-1689, built 1947 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: STINSON 181
- Registry model: [Stinson 108](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108) (registry code 9230402) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Franklin 6A4150 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4150-series) (registry code 27024, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1081689
- Airframe hours: 2718
- Engines: FRANKLIN GA4165 165 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: .C.Newell
- Registered owner: .C.Newell
- Departed: MERRILL FIELD, AK
- Flight plan: VFR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, invalid medical for flight; flight hours: 185 total, 55 in this make and model, 14 as pilot in command, 12 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Temperature: 41 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820531021599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820531021599A), May 31, 1982: Univar 1081, Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Lost power, overshot a road landing area. Struck a tree. Bogus spark plug blew out of cylinder. Airworthy invalid.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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