Stinson 108 accident near Rumford Point, Maine, April 25, 1987
On April 25, 1987 at about 1:15 pm local time, a Stinson 108, registered N9119K, was substantially damaged in an accident near Rumford Point, Maine. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 25, 1987 · about 1:15 pm local time
- Place
- Rumford Point, Maine
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Stinson 108 · all 108s on the register
- Registration
- N9119K · no longer on the register · serial 108-2119
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
WHILE CIRCLING A POND, THE PLT FAILED TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER. HE ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH FROM THE RIGHT TO THE LEFT TANK BUT WAS FORCED TO SET THE ACFT DOWN IN A NEARBY FIELD. THE LEFT WING, FUSELAGE, LANDING GEAR, PROP, AND ENGINE MOUNTS WERE DAMAGED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
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: 1,400 hours in all; 22 in this make and model
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,974 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, September 6, 1986
- Maximum gross weight: 2,000 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Franklin 6A4-150-B3 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: Rumford ME at 1:45 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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