NTSB investigations: Stinson 108-2
264 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Stinson 108-2. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
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NTSB ANC96LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson ST-75 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank prior to takeoff resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the checklist.NTSB FTW96LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson ST-108-2 · Lake Dallas, TXthe failure of the #6 connecting rod assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing which resulted in a water landing.NTSB ANC95LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Shishmaref, AKFailure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining. Factors relating to the accident were: unfavorable wind conditions, and failure of the pilot to lower the flaps for takeoff.NTSB LAX95LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Lodi, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind wind condition and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway.NTSB FTW95LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Roanoke, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI94LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Kettle River, MNThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.NTSB ANC93LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Near Skwentna, AKThe pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the particular aircraft's performance.NTSB ANC93LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Dry Creek, AKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC93LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Norridgewock, METhe pilot at the controls failed to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor provided inadequate supervision. A related factor was the pilot at the controls had no flight experience in the make and model of airplane being flown.NTSB SEA93LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Fruit Heights, UTVFR flight into IMC conditions was attempted by the pilot. Factors include rain, snow, and fog.NTSB CHI92LA148Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Olathe, KSThe in flight separation of the propeller tip. An associated factor is the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC92LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Cube Cove, AKThe encounter of windshear during the final approach and the pilot's improper in flight planning and decisions by electing to land downwind. Factor in this accident was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB SEA91FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Gold Bar, WAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to remain clear of the obstacles (trees). The adverse weather condition (fog) was a related factor.NTSB ANC91LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Fort Greely, AKUnsuitable terrain selected by the pilot for a precautionary landing.NTSB ANC90LA148Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Cold Foot, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain flying speed.NTSB NYC90LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Hudson, NYThe pilots improper operation of the flight controls which resulted in the loss of control of directional control of the airplane during a touch and go landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB LAX90LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Rialto, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB CHI89LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Cedar, MIPilot in command attempting to land with too high an aispeed and with insufficient runway remaining to allow either a go around or the ability to bring the airplane to a stop in the space remaining.NTSB NYC89FA086Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Glen Falls, NYFailure of both pilots to see-and-avoid each other. Related factors were: failure of the Beech aircrew to make a normal left turn out of traffic and the Stinson pilot's visual perception due to sunglare.NTSB ATL88LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Avon, OHThe acft was on initial climb out when the eng quit. The acft was at an estimated altitude of 100 ft and over trees at the time of the power loss. The plt attempted to return to the airstrip. The acft landed hard in a nose down position off to the side of the…NTSB DEN88FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Mosca, COAfter purchasing acft, plt and plt-rated friend (both airline plts) were joined by plt's wife and departed falcon field, mesa, AZ, en route to MN. The trio stopped in alamosa, CO, for night. They departed alamosa (elevation 7608 ft MSL) the next morning and…NTSB LAX88LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Temecula, CADuring the landing roll in a direct crosswind, the aircraft began to weather vane. The pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft which veered off the runway where it collided with the terrain and nosed over. There were no reported mechanical…NTSB NYC88LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Warwick, NYDuring takeoff and landing practice, the aircraft veered left off of the runway despite reported full right rudder application by the pilot. The aircraft continued to roll across the grass and came to rest after colliding with a construction ditch.NTSB SEA88LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Cashmere, WAThe acft touched down near midfield while landing on an 1800 ft long downsloping runway. When the pilot rapidly applied throttle for go-around, the engine faltered. He applied hard braking to stop on the runway and the aircraft nosed over.NTSB MKC88FA003Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Wakeeney, KSThe owner & his son, who were both plts, initiated a midfield takeoff from their pvt dirt airstrip which was on soft uneven terrain. The son rprtd that near the end of the strip, power was 'cut.' The acft contd about 200' beyond the dep end of the strip &…NTSB ATL87LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Huntersville, NCThe plt reported that he closed the throttle to simulate an engine failure after takeoff from rwy 06, at about 400-500 ft AGL. He subsequently made a 180 degree turn back toward the arpt to practice a simulated forced ldg, and the acft sink rate increased to…NTSB ATL87LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Ada, OHPlt stated that elevator control was lost during the landing roll. Acft nosed over inverted and received substantial damage. Investigation revealed that the lower cable to elevator bellcrank forward turnbuckle was fractured. Bellcrank was badly corroded. Last…NTSB ANC86FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Willow, AKAbout 5 to 10 min prior to the acdnt, svrl witnesses in the vicinity of the Willow arpt saw the acft headed southbound. They rprtd the eng was running rough, but they saw no smoke or fire. Aprx 3 mi further south, other witnesses saw the acft make a 180 deg…NTSB SEA86FA075Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · La Conner, WAPlt was on approach for water landing in a canal used during previous summer for floatplane ops at dusk. Plt was looking for a specific boat moored in canal as landing mark, extended approach path beyond normal touchdown point. Acft struck telephone cable…NTSB LAX85LA378Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Carpinteria, CADuring a x-c pleasure flt all eng pwr was suddenly lost when the plt heard a 'loud bang.' The plt made an emergency ldg on a polo field. During ldg flare the plt stalled the acft. The resulting hard touchdown substantially damaged the acft. Exam of the acft's…NTSB CHI85LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Hastings, MIThe purpose of the flight was to break in the newly overhauled engine. The pilot stated that he had been flying around the local area for about 25 minutes when he heard a clank and the engine lost complete power. The pilot determined that a tree landing was…NTSB ATL85LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Lewisburg, WVAcft lost power in cruise flight shortly after takeoff. Descent was begun to a field followed by engine quitting. During the turn to final, pilot said, left wing stalled resulting in hard landing on left wheel and left wing. Later, fuel cap vents were found…NTSB LAX85LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Chino, CAWhen the plt received ldg instructions the wind was reported as being calm. During ldg flare on rwy 26, at 2 ft AGL, a gust was encountered. The gust was from the acft's 7 o'clock position & the plt was unable to maintain control of the acft. He stated that…NTSB CHI85LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Sterling, ILThe acft ground looped & cartwheeled while landing during a personal flt. The plt lacked experience in tailwheel type acft.NTSB FTW85LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Booker, TXPlt arrived at destination at dusk. Lighted wind tetrahedron was out of service. Plt executed low pass in unsuccesful attempt to see windsock. Plt was aware of strong surface winds (about 35 KTS), presumed to be from sw, from recent frontal passage and…NTSB ANC84LA187Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Cairn Mountain, AKThe acft crashed during a takeoff from a remote airstrip. The plt stated that he walked the strip prior to starting the takeoff. He said that immediately after liftoff the acft began to drift left. Before he was able to make a correction the tail of the acft…NTSB SEA84LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Carson City, NVAccording to the plt, the wind was from 230 deg at 12 gusting 18 KTS. He said that he had just lifted the tailwheel when a 'dust devil' push the acft to the right of the rwy. The acft then struck sage brush & a barbed wire fence & nosed over.NTSB ANC83FA175Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Skwentna, AKThe acft nose over after landing on a sand bar. The usable landing area was about 700 ft long & consisted of a soft mixture of sand & gravel.NTSB CHI83LA189Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Greencastle, INThe acft experienced power loss at about 300 feet AGL after takeoff. The pilot landed in a cornfield after attempting a restart of the engine. The pilot had put 5 gallons of fuel in the right tank on the day of the accident in preparation for a test flight.…NTSB DEN83LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Aspen, COWhile inbound, the plt checked the ATIS which was reporting a wind from 350 deg at 10 KTS. He continued inbound, and when he checked with the tower, the wind was from 350 deg at 6 KTS. The plt was cleared to land on the rwy of his choice, he stated that he…NTSB SEA83LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Hood River, ORThe aircraft was heavily loaded and took longer than normal for takeoff. The acceleration was marginal. At the end of the runway, when the pilot pulled up over the wires, the airspeed decayed. The pilot maneuvered to avoid houses and large trees and flew into…NTSB CHI83LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Milan, MIWhile 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.…NTSB ANC82FAA18Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportStinson 108 · Fairbanks, AKThe acft collided with power lines during final approach. The plt reported he encountered a downdraft type of windshear.NTSB ATL82DA137Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Hartford, KYDuring flight, the pilot encountered heavy thunderstorm activity. He was unable to circumnavigate the build-ups and elected to land on a gravel road toward the northwest. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he was just about stopped when the…NTSB LAX82FVM13Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Morgan Hill, CAThe pilot was observed making repeated low passes in the vicinity of the crash site. This was also close to the home of one of the passengers. The final pass was made in a westerly direction over a dam at about 50 ft AGL. Just beyond the dam, the pilot made a…NTSB ATL81FKJ23Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Huntsville, ALNTSB SEA81FA033Accident · Serious injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Ellensburg, WANTSB NYC81DNC02Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Winchester, NHNTSB NYC80FNC45Accident · Minor injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Windham, NHNTSB ATL80DID23Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Axton, VA