# NTSB CHI83LA046: Stinson 108, N8836K, Milan, MI, November 21, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 21, 1982, 16:45 local (21:45 UTC)
- Place: Milan, MI
- Coordinates: 42.080627, -83.68032 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.0806&lon=-83.6803&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 21, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71703
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI83LA046
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71703/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA046

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, go-around (vfr)
  - fuel system,carburetor - ice (contributing factor)
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - throttle/power control - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
- Nose over, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)

## Analysis

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. THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN, SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND TRAVELED ABOUT 25 FEET BEFORE NOSING OVER ON ITS BACK. THE ENGINE EXAMINATION REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8836K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8836K), registered now, S/N 108-1836, built 1947 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: STINSON 108
- Registry model: [Stinson 108-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-2) (registry code 9230406) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Franklin 6A4165 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4165-series) (registry code 27025, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1081836
- Airframe hours: 217
- Engines: FRANKLIN 165 165 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: James & Joan Roth
- Registered owner: James & Joan Roth
- Departed: 5D7, MILAN, MI
- Destination: 5D7, MILAN, MI
- Airport: 5D7, Milan, runway 18, 3,000 × 60 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 39; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 382 total, 302 in this make and model, 321 as pilot in command, 7 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 39 °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 19821121059629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821121059629A), Nov 21, 1982: Univar 1082, Milan, MI, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during emergency landing after engine quit in traffic pattern for landing.

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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