Has N97946 been in an accident?

Yes. N97946 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N97946?

N97946 is a 1946 Stinson 108-1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 108-946.

Has N97946 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N97946 (WPR09LA022) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N97946 — 1946 Stinson 108-1

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N97946 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 108-946
Manufacturer: Stinson
Model: 108-1
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Franklin 6a4150 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09LA022Oct 23, 2008Concrete, WAFatal · 1 fatal
The loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Stinson 108-1).

Jul 27, 2009deregistered — Smith Wayne L

Frequently asked

Has N97946 been in an accident?: Yes. N97946 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N97946?: N97946 is a 1946 Stinson 108-1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 108-946.
Has N97946 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N97946 (WPR09LA022) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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