N9715KSTINSON 108-2 1991-05-25 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

STINSON 108-2 S/N: 108-2715

Summary

On May 25, 1991, a Stinson 108-2 (N9715K) was involved in an accident near Gold Bar, WA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91FA119. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9715K.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 25, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91FA119
Location
GOLD BAR, WA
Event ID
20001212X17114
Coordinates
47.860809, -121.659965
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE 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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-2715
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
108-2 S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KING FLOYD W JR
Address
815 W EWING ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98119
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# SEA91FA119