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September 24, 1983 · Stinson 108-1 · N8898K
Clermont, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 24, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Clermont, FL
Aircraft
Stinson 108-1
Tail Number
N8898K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA83LA238
DURING FLT, THE ENG BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH & OIL BEGAN LEAKING & SPREADING ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE ENG SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED & THE PLT SELECTED AN AREA FOR A FORCED LANDING, DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT CONTACTED TREES & WAS DAMAGED. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE #3 EXHAUST VALVE, FRANKLIN PN 18084, HAD FAILED.
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DURING FLT, THE ENG BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH & OIL BEGAN LEAKING & SPREADING ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE ENG SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED & THE PLT SELECTED AN AREA FOR A FORCED LANDING, DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT CONTACTED TREES & WAS DAMAGED. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE #3 EXHAUST VALVE, FRANKLIN PN 18084, HAD FAILED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:54 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-1
Tail NumberN8898K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-150-B3 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind60° @ 12 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC