N97438 — 1946 Stinson 108
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 29, 2026
N97438 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2025, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 108-438
- Manufacturer
- Stinson
- Model
- 108
- Year
- 1946
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Franklin 6a4165 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Registration Pending — Chugiak, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s encounter with a downdraft that led to a rapid loss of altitude.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Stinson 108).
- —registered — Registration Pending
- Aug 26, 2026deregistered
- Aug 27, 2026registered — Registration Pending
Frequently asked
- Has N97438 been in an accident?
- Yes. N97438 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.
- What kind of aircraft is N97438?
- N97438 is a 1946 Stinson 108 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 108-438.
- Who is N97438 registered to?
- N97438 is registered to Registration Pending of Chugiak, AK. Registration status: active.
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