N97962STINSON 108-1 1991-12-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

STINSON 108-1 S/N: 108-962

Summary

On December 22, 1991, a Stinson 108-1 (N97962) was involved in an accident near Longmont, CO. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FOULED SPARK PLUGS. THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF THE ENGINE WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN92LA017. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N97962.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 22, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN92LA017
Location
LONGMONT, CO
Event ID
20001212X18587
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FOULED SPARK PLUGS. THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF THE ENGINE WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-962
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
108-1 S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
INNES STEPHEN L
Address
3701 COUNTRY CLUB RD
Status
Deregistered
City
ARLINGTON
State / Zip Code
TX 76013
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# DEN92LA017