Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI87LA155

BIG SANDY LAKE, MN, USA

Aircraft #1

N40161

STINSON 108-1

Analysis

THE ENGINE STALLED FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AFTER THE PILOT MADE A WIDE CIRCLE TURN. DURING A FORCED LANDING IN A LAKE, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. THE LAST ANNUAL AIRCRAFT INSPECTION WAS 15 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE ACCIDENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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