1995-01-14: Stinson 108-2 — Roanoke, TX

Casualties unknown • Roanoke, TX, US

Probable cause

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

AFTER TAKING OFF AND CLIMBING ABOUT 250-300 FEET, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND 'THE PROP QUIT ROTATING.' THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY BUT IN THE PROCESS, THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE GROUND AND THE AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED. PARTIAL DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE FAILED TO DISCLOSE WHY THE ENGINE LOST POWER.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-01-14 Stinson 108-2 accident near Roanoke, TX?

AFTER TAKING OFF AND CLIMBING ABOUT 250-300 FEET, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND 'THE PROP QUIT ROTATING.' THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY BUT IN THE PROCESS, THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE GROUND AND THE AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED. PARTIAL DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE FAILED TO…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-01-14 involved a Stinson 108-2, registration N9734K, at Roanoke, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X02863. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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