N9308KSTINSON 1082025-04-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

STINSON 108S/N: 2308

Summary

On April 25, 2025, a Stinson 108 (N9308K) was involved in an accident near North Pole, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC25LA036. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9308K.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 25, 2025
NTSB Number
ANC25LA036
Location
North Pole, AK
Event ID
20250501200094
Coordinates
64.710847, -147.191660
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
2308
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
108S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
108-2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SIPES BRIAN S
Address
860 REFINERY LOOP
City
NORTH POLE
State / Zip Code
AK 99705-7901
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# ANC25LA036