NC6404STINSON 108-3 1948-10-24 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

STINSON 108-3 S/N: 1084404

Summary

On October 24, 1948, a Stinson 108-3 (NC6404) was involved in an accident near Moose Creek, ID. 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 PILOTS ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT IN IMC CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE SNOW SHOWERS AND THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA87LA080. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft NC6404.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 24, 1948
NTSB Number
SEA87LA080
Location
MOOSE CREEK, ID
Event ID
20001218X45444
Coordinates
45.799663, -115.510200
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT IN IMC CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE SNOW SHOWERS AND THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
1084404
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
108-3 S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PHILLIPS F GERALD
Address
6 SO LAKE AVE APT 22M
Status
Deregistered
City
ALBANY
State / Zip Code
NY 12202
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# SEA87LA080