N691ESTINSON 108-32024-09-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

STINSON 108-3S/N: 1085047

Summary

On September 14, 2024, a Stinson 108-3 (N691E) was involved in an incident near Lime Village, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing in tree-covered terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA097. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N691E.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 14, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA097
Location
Lime Village, AK
Event ID
20240924195178
Coordinates
61.390167, -154.465660
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing in tree-covered terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
1085047
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
108-3S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
108-3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SUTTON AIRCRAFT SALVAGE LLC
Address
13500 E JENSEN AVE
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9430
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# ANC24LA097