N97577STINSON 1082025-07-08 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

STINSON 108S/N: 108-577

Summary

On July 08, 2025, a Stinson 108 (N97577) was involved in an accident near Seguin, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to turn off the magneto switch before repositioning the propeller by hand which resulted in an inadvertent engine start.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA243. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N97577.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA243
Location
Seguin, TX
Event ID
20250709200495
Coordinates
29.495662, -98.158637
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to turn off the magneto switch before repositioning the propeller by hand which resulted in an inadvertent engine start.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-577
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
108S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
108

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CORBIN ROGER T
Address
132 TRAIL DRIVER
City
NEW BRAUNFELS
State / Zip Code
TX 78132-3580
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# CEN25LA243