Stinson 108 N97223

Summary

On 9 January 2010 at about 17:55 local time, a Stinson 108 registered N97223, operated by Olson Robert B, was involved in an accident near Bayport, New York, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

9 January 2010 at 17:55

Classification

Accident

Location

Bayport, New York, United States

Nearest airport

Bayport Aerodrome (23N)

Coordinates

40.7586, -73.0536

Aircraft

Stinson 108

Registration

N97223

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Olson Robert B

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Bayport → Bayport

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA10LA111

Nobody was injured.

A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The private pilot stated that during cruise flight at approximately 600 feet, the engine began to run rough. He applied the carburetor heat and the engine cleared up briefly, before losing power again. The pilot subsequently made a forced landing on a shoreline and the airplane came to rest inverted. Examination of the engine revealed that when the main fuel gascolator was removed, debris was discovered in the bottom of the bowl. The filter was removed and also contained debris. The examination did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. Additionally, the engine was not susceptible to carburetor icing, given the temperature and dew point at the time of the accident.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.