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November 21, 1982 · Stinson 108 · N8836K
Milan, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 21, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Milan, MI
Aircraft
Stinson 108
Tail Number
N8836K
Operator
James & Joan Roth
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA046
WHILE ON DOWNWIND THE PILOT STATED HE "PULLED THE CARBURATOR HEAT ON AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY REDUCED THE POWER." AT THIS POINT THE ENGINE STOPPED. ALTHOUGH HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE WHILE EXECUTING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN, SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND TRAVELED ABOUT 25 FEET BEFORE NOSING OVER ON ITS BACK. THE ENGINE EXAMINATION REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
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WHILE ON DOWNWIND THE PILOT STATED HE "PULLED THE CARBURATOR HEAT ON AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY REDUCED THE POWER." AT THIS POINT THE ENGINE STOPPED. ALTHOUGH HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE WHILE EXECUTING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN, SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND TRAVELED ABOUT 25 FEET BEFORE NOSING OVER ON ITS BACK. THE ENGINE EXAMINATION REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EST
Nearest AirportMILAN (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108
Tail NumberN8836K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames & Joan Roth
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 165 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter0