N97684STINSON 108 1991-11-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

STINSON 108 S/N: 108-684

Summary

On November 16, 1991, a Stinson 108 (N97684) was involved in an accident near Spanishburg, WV. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW CEILING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND THE PILOT'S OVER CONFIDENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA007. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N97684.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 16, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO92LA007
Location
SPANISHBURG, WV
Event ID
20001212X18417
Coordinates
37.449138, -81.109764
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW CEILING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND THE PILOT'S OVER CONFIDENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-684
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
108 S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH RICHARD JR
Address
1113 N CHERRY DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SURFSIDE BEACH
State / Zip Code
SC 29577
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# BFO92LA007