Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DEN85LA209

SUPERIOR, MT, USA

Aircraft #1

N8976K

STINSON 108-1

Analysis

THE PLT WAS FLYING WITH HIS WIFE ON A PLEASURE FLIGHT TO IDAHO WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING INTO THE CABIN. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO. THE PLT SECURED THE ENGINE AND MADE A FORCED LANDING TO A FARMER'S FIELD. THE ACFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED; HOWEVER, THE PLT AND HIS WIFE WERE NOT INJURED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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