# NTSB UNK64X2667: Stinson 108-1, N8874K, Ganges Tnshp, MI, July 5, 1964

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: July 5, 1964
- Place: Ganges Tnshp, MI · GANGES TNSHP, MI
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 12, 1964
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 182948
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=UNK64X2667
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2667

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-1954   64/7/5    GANGES TNSHP MICH   STINSON 108-1       CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             STUDENT, AGE 48, 108
        TIME - 1950                    N8874K              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 22 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - NOBLE
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE                                 LANDING: ROLL
           COLLIDED WITH: DITCHES                                   LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8874K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8874K), registered now, S/N 108-1874, built 1947 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: STINSON 108-1
- Registry model: [Stinson 108-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-1) (registry code 9230404) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Franklin 6A4150 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4150-series) (registry code 27024, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Noble

## Other investigations on N8874K (3)

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.

- [NTSB NYC77DNC19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DNC19), Jan 23, 1977: Stinson 108-1 (N8874K), Salem, NH, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEM71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEM71), May 28, 1972: Stinson 108-1 (N8874K), Traverse Cty, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0025), May 6, 1967: Stinson 108-1 (N8874K), Lake City, MI, substantial damage

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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