On June 29, 2004, a Stinson 108-3 (registration N6183M) was involved in an aviation accident near Tulsa, OK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During takeoff roll on Runway 17, the pilot rotated and the engine lost power then stopped. He turned right 45 degrees to avoid a church and collided with ground 300 feet from runway end, 225 feet right. Passenger reported constant engine sound until impact.
Event Description
During the takeoff roll on Runway 17, which is 2,800 feet long and 40 feet wide and composed of asphalt, the pilot began to rotate the aircraft. As rotation commenced, the engine started losing power and subsequently stopped completely. The pilot then executed a 45-degree turn to the right to avoid a church. The aircraft collided with the ground approximately 300 feet from the departure end of Runway 17 and about 225 feet to the right of the runway centerline.
Engine Performance
The passenger on board reported that she did not recall any decrease in engine power and stated that the sound of the engine remained constant until the moment of impact.
Ground Collision
The aircraft impacted terrain shortly after the turn, coming to rest near the runway environment. No further details about the aircraft or its occupants were provided in the source.