Single-engine piston

N97599

1946 Stinson 108

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1946
Serial
108-599
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Franklin 6A4150 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Airport Farms Aviation LLC (LLC)
Based
Tarkio, MO
Registration record

N97599 on the FAA register

Type
1946 Stinson 108
Serial
108-599
Engines
Franklin 6A4150 series
Registered owner
Airport Farms Aviation LLC
Tarkio, MO
Certificate issued
2009-12-10
Airworthiness date
1956-05-14
Registration expires
2029-02-28
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
AD99ED
Mode S (octal)
53314755
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
600 nm
Cruise (type)
103 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-02-28
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2009-12-10
    Certificate of registration issued as N97599.
  • 2004-08-01
    Accident at Graham, WA; damage: substantial.
  • 1992-03-03
    Accident at Heyworth, IL; damage: substantial.
  • 1956-05-14
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
  • 1946
    Manufactured (1946).
Overview

About N97599

N97599 is a 1946 Stinson 108, serial number 108-599. The FAA register lists Airport Farms Aviation LLC as the registrant in Tarkio, Missouri. The current certificate of registration was issued on December 10, 2009 and expires on February 28, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Franklin 6A4150 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 103 knots and a range of about 600 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated May 14, 1956.

N97599 has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
103 kt
Range
600 nm
Power / thrust (each)
150
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,350 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,400 ft
Fuel burn
10 gph

Published figures for the Stinson 108 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2004-08-01 Accident · Graham, WA Damage: Substantial Minor injury NTSB · SEA04FA150
Reported aircraft: Stinson 108
Probable cause: The total loss of power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.
1992-03-03 Accident · Heyworth, IL Damage: Substantial NTSB · CHI92LA102
Reported aircraft: Stinson 108
Probable cause: IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN CARBURETOR ICE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF POWER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS WHICH EXISTED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.