At about 0710 mountain time, a Stinson 108-1 lost engine power and nosed over in a field near Eloy during the ensuing forced landing. The pilot suffered only minor injuries. The pilot told investigators she was flying at 4,500 feet when she heard a bang, followed by a total loss of power. The engine was examined and the number 3 and 4 cylinders were badly damaged. The number 4 cylinder exhaust valve had fractured at the stem and was missing.
March 07, Eloy, Ariz. / Stinson 108-1
At about 0710 mountain time, a Stinson 108-1 lost engine power and nosed over in a field near Eloy during the ensuing forced landing. The pilot suffered only minor injuries. The pilot told investigators she was flying at 4,500 feet when she heard a bang, followed by a total loss of power. The engine was examined and the number 3 and 4 cylinders were badly damaged. The number 4 cylinder exhaust valve had fractured at the stem and was missing....
Key Takeaways:
- A Stinson 108-1 experienced a total loss of engine power near Eloy, leading to a forced landing where the aircraft nosed over.
- The pilot sustained only minor injuries despite the engine failure and subsequent rough landing.
- Investigation determined the cause was a fractured exhaust valve on the number 4 cylinder, which severely damaged cylinders 3 and 4.
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