N8004KSTINSON 108-2 1993-01-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

STINSON 108-2 S/N: 108-3004

Summary

On January 16, 1993, a Stinson 108-2 (N8004K) was involved in an accident near Fruit Heights, UT. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS WAS ATTEMPTED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS INCLUDE RAIN, SNOW, AND FOG.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA93LA054. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8004K.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 16, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93LA054
Location
FRUIT HEIGHTS, UT
Event ID
20001211X11758
Coordinates
41.020183, -111.919837
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS WAS ATTEMPTED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS INCLUDE RAIN, SNOW, AND FOG.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-3004
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
108-2 S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
THURSTON CURTIS L
Address
333 WEST 3100 SOUTH
Status
Deregistered
City
BOUNTIFUL
State / Zip Code
UT 84010
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA93LA054