N150CSTINSON 108-2 1989-03-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

STINSON 108-2 S/N: 108-3150

Summary

On March 07, 1989, a Stinson 108-2 (N150C) was involved in an accident near Custer, SD. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND/OWNER IN THAT THE MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR RETAINING NUTS WERE NOT SAFETIED WHICH RESULTED IN THEM BACKING OFF, DISCONNECTING THE MAGNETOES AND ONE OF THE GEARS FALLING INTO THE ENGINE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA082. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N150C.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 7, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA082
Location
CUSTER, SD
Event ID
20001213X27875
Coordinates
43.760253, -103.599998
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND/OWNER IN THAT THE MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR RETAINING NUTS WERE NOT SAFETIED WHICH RESULTED IN THEM BACKING OFF, DISCONNECTING THE MAGNETOES AND ONE OF THE GEARS FALLING INTO THE ENGINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-3150
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
108-2 S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN89LA082