Flight Tracker
N798C
1947 STINSON 108-3
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BOYD JOSEPH TATE
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ROANOKE, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 28, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Aug 23, 1955
Expires
Sep 30, 2032
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
STINSON
Model
108-3
Year
1947
Serial Number
108-3798
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
94 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
6A4165 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
165 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD5EF
Mode S Code (Octal)
52552757

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Nov 3, 1996 Accident Substantial TYLER, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

a loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

NTSB FTW97LA035