Flight Tracker
N97438
1946 STINSON 108
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
REGISTRATION PENDING
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
CHUGIAK, AK
Status
Registration pending
Certificate Issued
-
Airworthiness Date
Nov 10, 1955
Expires
-
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
STINSON
Model
108
Year
1946
Serial Number
108-438
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
84 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)
AD9563
Mode S Code (Octal)
53312543

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

Jun 25, 2025 Accident Substantial Alexander Creek, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

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.

NTSB ANC25LA058