Stinson 108-2 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 89 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2001 | Arlington, WA | N228C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. |
| Jul 08, 2000 | MINDEN, NV | N264C | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to compensate for a sudden wind shift resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with high vegetation. |
| Mar 24, 2000 | LAS CRUCES, NM | N442C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. Factors were a burnt and unseated intake valve, …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. Factors were a burnt and unseated intake valve, and the tail wind. |
| Sep 15, 1999 | BURLEY, ID | N9358K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include a taxiway marking sign located adjacent to the runway. |
| Sep 09, 1999 | CHUGIAK, AK | N97978 | Incident | substantial | A partial failure of the brake system. A factor associated with the accident was a leaking brake system. |
| Apr 14, 1999 | KENAI, AK | N221C | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was high winds. |
| Nov 08, 1998 | RAINIER, WA | N9755K | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects in the approach path. Factors include the marked wires near the end of the runway. |
| Apr 18, 1998 | CHUGIAK, AK | N134C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable, slush-covered, runway for landing. A factor was the slush-covered runway. |
| Jan 04, 1997 | RICHLAND, WA | N9467K | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an ultralight aircraft that was taxiing and had stopped in front of him. |
| Dec 20, 1996 | FRIDAY HARBOR, WA | N233C | Incident | destroyed |
failure of the engine (powerplant) for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident include: being over water at the time of power failu…failure of the engine (powerplant) for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident include: being over water at the time of power failure. |
| May 19, 1996 | CUT BANK, MT | N9808K | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadverten…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions (crosswind and gusts), and rough terrain. |
| May 06, 1996 | EL PASO, TX | N427C | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident…the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable en route wind. |
| Nov 26, 1995 | SOUTHBRIDGE, MA | N344C | Serious (1) | substantial | fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. |
| Jul 28, 1995 | DEER PARK, WA | N40191 | Serious (2) | substantial | A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF PROFICIENCY IN WHEEL-LANDINGS. |
| Jul 07, 1995 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N257C | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT SWERVE, AND THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BR…THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT SWERVE, AND THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKE PRESSURE, WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE DOWN CONDITION. |
| Jul 01, 1995 | SHISHMAREF, AK | N9600K | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, WHILE THERE WAS SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDI…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, WHILE THERE WAS SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO LOWER THE FLAPS FOR TAKEOFF. |
| Apr 23, 1995 | CLARION, PA | N978D | Incident | substantial | A PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. |
| Jan 21, 1995 | LODI, CA | N9359K | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind wind condition and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway. |
| Jan 14, 1995 | ROANOKE, TX | N9734K | Serious (2) | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Oct 19, 1994 | PALMER, AK | N97821 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. SNOW COVERED TERRAIN IN THE LANDING AREA WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| May 16, 1994 | KETTLE RIVER, MN | N9761K | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. THE CARBURETOR ICING WEATHER CONDITION WAS A FACTOR…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. THE CARBURETOR ICING WEATHER CONDITION WAS A FACTOR. |
| Aug 08, 1993 | NEAR SKWENTNA, AK | N97978 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE PARTICULA…THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE PARTICULAR AIRCRAFT'S PERFORMANCE. |
| Jun 18, 1993 | DRY CREEK, AK | N318C | Incident | substantial | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Apr 06, 1993 | NORRIDGEWOCK, ME | N8775K | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT AT THE CONTROLS FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR PROVIDED INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. A RELATE…THE PILOT AT THE CONTROLS FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR PROVIDED INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE PILOT AT THE CONTROLS HAD NO FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRPLANE BEING FLOWN. |
| Jan 16, 1993 | FRUIT HEIGHTS, UT | N8004K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS WAS ATTEMPTED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS INCLUDE RAIN, SNOW, AND FOG. |