Stinson 108-2 N344C
26 November 1995 · Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 26 November 1995 at about 17:10 local time, a Stinson 108-2 registered N344C was involved in an accident near Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States. 3 people were on board and one was seriously injured, 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 17:10
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Nearest airport
- Southbridge Municipal (3B0)
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
- Aircraft
- Stinson 108-2
- Registration
- N344C
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- New Bedford → Northampton
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- NYC96LA028
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Probable cause
fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
During cruise flight, the pilot observed a loss of engine power. He performed emergency procedures; however, the engine continued to lose power. The pilot made a forced landing during which the airplane collided with trees. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed the engine crankshaft was separated into three pieces. An inspector stated, 'The failed crankshaft has evidence of a fatigue fracture....'
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Stinson 108 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 1995 | Stinson 108-2 | Deer Park, Washington, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 4 Sep 1995 | Stinson 108-1 | Corvallis, Oregon, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Jul 1995 | Stinson 108-2 | Shishmaref, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1995 | Stinson 108-2 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jan 1995 | Stinson 108-2 | Roanoke, Texas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 21 Jan 1995 | Stinson 108-2 | Lodi, California, United States | David E. Hennington | No injuries | - |
All 1,217 records for this type
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 1995 | Schweizer SGS 2-33 | Barre, Massachusetts, United States | Bouchard Gliders | Minor injuries | - |
| 3 Aug 1995 | Piper PA-28-236 | Rehoboth, Massachusetts, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 27 Oct 1995 | Cessna 414A | Grt Barrington, Massachusetts, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Nov 1995 | Cessna 150J | Norwood, Massachusetts, United States | Norwood Air | No injuries | - |
| 26 Nov 1995 | Bellanca 8-KCAB | Sheffield, Massachusetts, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 24 Sep 1995 | Boeing A75N1 | Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |