Stinson 108-1 accident near Concrete, WA
On October 23, 2008, a Stinson 108-1 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Concrete, WA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- October 23, 2008
- Place
- Concrete, WA
- Aircraft
- Stinson 108-1 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 2 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 48.532°N, 121.872°W
- NTSB ID
- 20081023X00019
Official records · WPR09LA022
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On October 22, 2008, about 2205 Pacific daylight time, a Stinson 108-1, N97946, experienced a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Unable to sustain flight, the pilot made a forced landing into tree-covered terrain about 5.2 miles west-southwest of the Concrete Municipal Airport, Concrete, Washington. The airplane was owned and operated by the airline transport certificated pilot, and it was substantially damaged. The pilot was killed, and the two passengers received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the dark nighttime flight. The personal flight was performed under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Concrete a few minutes prior to the crash. A family member reported that during the accident flight the pilot was probably heading toward Auburn, Washington, where the airplane was based. Earlier during the day, the pilot and passengers flew to Concrete. At Concrete, the pilot purchased an airplane, which he planned to restore. The passenger who occupied the front right seat in the airplane reported to an FAA investigator that, seconds prior to the crash, the pilot stated "we are losing power." The passenger also reported that he did not recall hearing the engine backfire or an rpm surge during the flight. WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATION The airplane came to rest within 75 feet of an occupied private residence. The occupants of the residence reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that they observed c
Probable cause
The loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
