Stinson L-5 Sentinel
1 model built 1942–1945 · 72 on the US register today
The Stinson L-5 Sentinel, a wartime liaison and observation aircraft larger and more powerful than the Grasshoppers built from civil lightplanes: a 190 hp Lycoming, extensive glazing and a rear seat that could take a stretcher.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-5 | 1942–1945 | 72 | Partial 11.1/30 | The original |
Family fleet, active
72
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
55.6
4 events over 72 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30