Stinson 108-1 accident near Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, October 5, 2003
On October 5, 2003 at about 11:55 pm local time, a Stinson 108-1, registered N845, was destroyed in an accident near Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 5, 2003 · about 11:55 pm local time
- Place
- Pauls Valley, Oklahoma · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Stinson 108-1 · all 108-1s on the register
- Registration
- N845 · registry record · serial 108-1082
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
During takeoff initial climb at approximately 300 feet AGL, the engine had a partial loss of power. The 725-hour pilot attempted to return to the airport but the airplane collided with the roof of a house located approximately 400 yards from the end of Runway 30. The collision resulted in a fire that consumed the aircraft and the house; however, there were no reported injuries to anyone on the ground. Examination of the engine by an FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, revealed no anomalies in the engine; however, the engine sustained extensive fire damage. The magnetos and carburetor were completely destroyed by fire. The reason for the reported loss of power could not be determined.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 725 hours in all; 150 in this make and model; 40 in the last 90 days; 30 in the last 30 days; 656 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: June 10, 2003
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (expired)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection
- Maximum gross weight: 2,230 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Franklin 6A4150 (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: PVJ Pauls Valley OK at 11:35 pm
- Destination: Pauls Valley OK
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 030° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 61°F (16°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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