N8631KSTINSON 108-1 1990-09-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

STINSON 108-1 S/N: 108-3381

Summary

On September 08, 1990, a Stinson 108-1 (N8631K) was involved in an accident near Gallup, NM. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY STALLING HIS AIRCRAFT AT AN INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO EFFECT A RECOVERY. A FACTOR WAS HIGH DENSITY ATTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN90FA182. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8631K.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 8, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90FA182
Location
GALLUP, NM
Event ID
20001212X24240
Coordinates
35.519161, -108.729598
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY STALLING HIS AIRCRAFT AT AN INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO EFFECT A RECOVERY. A FACTOR WAS HIGH DENSITY ATTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-3381
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
108-1 S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LUST TROY A
Address
RURAL ROUTE 2 BOX 24A
Status
Deregistered
City
OAKLAND
State / Zip Code
IL 61943
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# DEN90FA182