2 fatalities

Stinson V77 No Series accident at Auburn, CA, 24 Jan 2020

Auburn, CA, United States

On January 24, 2020, a Stinson V77 No Series was involved in an aviation accident near Auburn, CA. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A total loss of engine power due to a combination of mechanical engine anomalies. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance that failed to identify the engine anomalies. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to a combination of mechanical engine anomalies. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance that failed to identify the engine anomalies.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Recip eng cyl section — FailureDamaged/degradedContributed to outcomeMaintenance personnel