Final
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Aug 2, 2021
N8656K accident at Sterling, AK
Stinson 108-1 — Loss of engine power (partial) at AK84 (Sterling, AK)
DateAug 2, 2021
Tail numberN8656K
AircraftStinson 108-1 · Stinson 108 Voyager · S108
LocationAK84 — Sterling, AK
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC21LA068
Probable cause
Insufficient available power as a result of low compression in three engine cylinders. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeoff with a slight quartering tailwind.
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