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June 29, 1983 · Stinson 108-1 · N8205K
Nenana, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nenana, AK
Aircraft
Stinson 108-1
Tail Number
N8205K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC83LA117
THE ACFT NOSE GEAR FAILED DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER DURING CLIMBOUT. THE PLT RPTD THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN INTERMITTENTLY THEN QUIT COMPLETELY. THE ACFT HAD JUST BEEN SERVICED WITH 36 GALLONS OF 80/87 OCTANE FUEL. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS NOT INJURED IN THE LANDING WHICH DAMAGED THE WINGS AND LANDING GEAR OF THE ACFT.
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THE ACFT NOSE GEAR FAILED DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER DURING CLIMBOUT. THE PLT RPTD THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN INTERMITTENTLY THEN QUIT COMPLETELY. THE ACFT HAD JUST BEEN SERVICED WITH 36 GALLONS OF 80/87 OCTANE FUEL. THE STUDENT PILOT WAS NOT INJURED IN THE LANDING WHICH DAMAGED THE WINGS AND LANDING GEAR OF THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:45 AHDT
Nearest Airport0nm SSE
Runway15
Runway Length1950 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-1
Tail NumberN8205K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-150-B3 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO