STINSON 108

Seguin, TX — July 8, 2025

Event Information

DateJuly 8, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN25LA243
Event ID20250709200495
LocationSeguin, TX
CountryUSA
Coordinates29.49566, -98.15864
AirportZuehl
Highest InjurySERS

Aircraft

MakeSTINSON
Model108
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to turn off the magneto switch before repositioning the propeller by hand which resulted in an inadvertent engine start.

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.

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