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July 13, 2023 · Stinson 108 · N97719

Ninilchik, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ninilchik, AK
Aircraft
Stinson 108 (1946)
Tail Number
N97719
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC23LA051

The pilot reported that while en route he noticed a loss of engine power and the oil pressure decreasing. He performed a forced landing to a road. During the landing rollout the right wingtip struck a sign, which resulted in substantial damage. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed the No. 1 cylinder was fractured from the engine and remained partially attached by exhaust tubes and the intake manifold. The intake valve stem was fractured about an inch from the interior base of the valve. The piston and intake valve were destroyed by the internal forces in the engine and the fragments were not located.

NTSB Probable Cause

A partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve head.

Full Narrative

On July 12, 2023, about 1624 Alaska daylight time, a Stinson 108 airplane, N97719, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ninilchik, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated he departed Homer Airport (HOM) destined for Anchorage, Alaska. A few miles northwest of the Ninilchik Airport (NIN) he noticed a loss of engine power and the oil pressure decreasing. The pilot determined he was too far from the NIN airport to return so he elected to perform a forced landing to a road. During the landing roll the right wingtip struck a traffic sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed the No. 1 cylinder was fractured from the engine and remained partially attached by exhaust tubes and the intake manifold. The intake valve head and stem was fractured about an inch from the interior base of the valve. The piston and intake valve were destroyed by the internal forces in the engine and the fragments were not located. The pilot reported the engine had a total time of 626 hours at the time of the accident. The last annual inspection was completed 12 months before the accident at an engine total time of 556.4 hours. The engine logbook showed the manufacturer’s recommended time between overhaul is 1,200 hours.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:24 AKDT
Nearest AirportNinilchik (2.5nm WNW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStinson 108
Tail NumberN97719
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · O335-150-B4 · Reciprocating · 155
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 52 F
Altimeter30.16 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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