# NTSB Accident NYC90LA116
> **STINSON 108-1** · 1990-05-28 · ATHENS, NY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC90LA116
- **Event ID:** 20001212X23270
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-05-28
- **Location:** ATHENS, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.260829, -73.809608
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** STINSON
- **Model:** 108-1
- **Registration:** N77WC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND SUBSEQUENT STALL WHEN THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK FAILED AND THE PILOT HUNG ONTO THE CONTROL WHEEL, RESULTING IN AN EXCESSIVE NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE.

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