STINSON 108-3
Lime Village, AK — September 14, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 14, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC24LA097 |
| Event ID | 20240924195178 |
| Location | Lime Village, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.39017, -154.46566 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | STINSON |
| Model | 108-3 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing in tree-covered terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.