N589CSTINSON 108-3 1992-06-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

STINSON 108-3 S/N: 108-3589

Summary

On June 19, 1992, a Stinson 108-3 (N589C) was involved in an incident near Window Rock, AZ. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CALCULATE THE AIRCRAFT'S PERFORMANCE DATA AND PERFORM A WEATHER EVAULUATION. THE EXISTING HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA255. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N589C.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 19, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA255
Location
WINDOW ROCK, AZ
Event ID
20001211X14910
Coordinates
35.689449, -108.979888
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CALCULATE THE AIRCRAFT'S PERFORMANCE DATA AND PERFORM A WEATHER EVAULUATION. THE EXISTING HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-3589
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
108-3 S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
OXFORD SHERMAN D
Address
4909 HARBOR CT
Status
Deregistered
City
FLOWER MOUND
State / Zip Code
TX 75022-5487
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# LAX92LA255