Plane by Nelchina Glacier

[russiarulez]

Went out riding at Eureka this past weekend and came by an overturned plane fuselage right by the end of the Nelchina glacier in the river (probably on a gravel bar). Appears to be a tail dragger, all metal covered (wings and fuse)with a metal frame inside. Side-by-side seating (might be 4 place) with round yokes. Has flaps. Tried to find any kind of a tail number or model/make markings but couldn't find anything as it is covered with snow. Guy that has a cabin in the area said that it's been there for over 10 years.
Will post a pic later today.
Just wondering if anyone knows anything about this one.

 

[Grizzly 1]

Went out riding at Eureka this past weekend and came by an overturned plane fuselage right by the end of the Nelchina glacier in the river (probably on a gravel bar). Appears to be a tail dragger, all metal covered (wings and fuse)with a metal frame inside. Side-by-side seating (might be 4 place) with round yokes. Has flaps. Tried to find any kind of a tail number or model/make markings but couldn't find anything as it is covered with snow. Guy that has a cabin in the area said that it's been there for over 10 years.
Will post a pic later today.
Just wondering if anyone knows anything about this one.

Sounds like a metal-covered (conversion) Stinson Station Wagon, if that gives you a clue. I know less than nothing, however, as many will tell you. My clues are often misleading . . . . .

 

[russiarulez]

Sounds like a metal-covered (conversion) Stinson Station Wagon, if that gives you a clue. I know less than nothing, however, as many will tell you. My clues are often misleading . . . . .

Thanks, I think you're right, after looking at several pictures of a Stinson 108-3 it appears to be the same type, down to the little baggage door on the right side.
Here's the possible NTSB record - http://www3.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief.aspx?ev_id=20010509X00912&key=1