# NTSB MKC69F0093: Stinson 108-3, N891C, Grassy Bute, ND, July 24, 1968

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: July 24, 1968
- Place: Grassy Bute, ND · GRASSY BUTE, ND
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report September 27, 1968
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 109231
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC69F0093
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0093

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-2437  68/7/24  NR.GRASSY BUTE,N DAK  STINSON 108-3       CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 60, 278
        TIME - 1530                    N891C               PX-  0  0  0  BUSINESS                  TOTAL HOURS, 29 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           NOSE OVER/DOWN                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
        FACTOR(S)
           TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND
        REMARKS- PLT LANDED IN PLOWED FLD.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N891C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N891C), registered now, S/N 108-3891, built 1947 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: STINSON 108-3
- Registry model: [Stinson 108-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-3) (registry code 9230408) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Franklin 6A4165 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4165-series) (registry code 27025, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

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