Stinson 108 N9041K

Summary

On 15 March 2024 at about 00:30 local time, a Stinson 108 registered N9041K was involved in an accident near Houston, Alaska, United States. 2 people were on board and 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.

Date

15 March 2024 at 00:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Houston, Alaska, United States

Nearest airport

9AK7 (pvt)

Coordinates

61.5999, -149.8050

Aircraft

Stinson 108

Registration

N9041K

Category

Airplane

Year built

1947

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Skwetna

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ANC24LA020

2 people had minor injuries.

A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that this was his first flight of the season in a ski-equipped airplane, and that he filled one fuel tank with 20 gallons of fuel prior to takeoff. He stated the taxi was difficult due to unfavorable snow conditions, and he had to exit the airplane several times while taxiing. Prior to starting his takeoff run, he was frustrated and performed a mental checklist, not confirming the position of the fuel selector. He departed with the fuel selector on the empty fuel tank and shortly after takeoff, the engine lost total power. The pilot conducted a forced landing into trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and rudder. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.