Stinson 108-3 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 100 events recorded from 1948 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 03, 2003 | Hendersonville, TN | N6088M | Serious (1) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and nose over on none suitable terr…The total loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and nose over on none suitable terrain. |
| Jun 30, 2003 | St. Johns, AZ | N6216M | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting and shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control and a gr…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting and shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control and a ground loop. The gusting and shifting wind conditions were factors in the accident. |
| Sep 23, 2002 | Anacortes, WA | N9641 | Incident | substantial | Normal braking application was excessive during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft nosing over. |
| Jun 30, 2002 | Mifflintown, PA | N6678M | Minor | substantial | On-ground carburetor icing. |
| Jun 30, 2002 | Falcon, CO | N6968M | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll and subsequent abort. Factors relating to the accident were the gusting cros…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll and subsequent abort. Factors relating to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the unsuitable terrain encountered when the airplane departed the runway. |
| May 13, 2002 | Tuscaloosa, AL | N2243M | Incident | substantial | The pilots loss of directional control during landing roll, and subsequent inadvertent ground loop. |
| Oct 14, 2001 | ROSAMOND, CA | N735C | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. The airplane's failure to accelerate …The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. The airplane's failure to accelerate was due to a disintegrated bearing on the camshaft. The pilot's failure to make a timely abort decision was a factor. |
| Sep 28, 2001 | Duluth, MN | N653C | Incident | substantial | The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and the soft terrain. |
| Aug 18, 2001 | Dover, AR | N6898M | Minor | substantial | the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. |
| Jul 05, 2001 | Friendly, MD | N6647M | Serious (1) | substantial |
A baffling failure within the exhaust system. Factors were an inadequate annual inspection and the pilot's operation of the airplane with known defic…A baffling failure within the exhaust system. Factors were an inadequate annual inspection and the pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment. |
| Apr 22, 2001 | GLENNALLEN, AK | N6912M | Minor | destroyed |
A total failure of the engine and subsequent rupture of the crankcase during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a for…A total failure of the engine and subsequent rupture of the crankcase during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Apr 05, 2001 | Falmouth, MA | N980C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and a tailwind. |
| Sep 05, 2000 | YAKUTAT, AK | N603C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the oil sprayed windshield, the sunglare, and an objec…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the oil sprayed windshield, the sunglare, and an object in the water which the pilot did not see. |
| Aug 13, 2000 | THOMPSON LAKE, MT | N573C | Incident | substantial | An improper flare which lead to a hard landing and subsequent main gear collapse as a result of the overload. |
| May 06, 2000 | SOCORRO, NM | N6905M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent groundloop. |
| Mar 05, 2000 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N6453M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. |
| Jan 22, 2000 | DELAND, FL | N663C | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's evasive maneuver during landing roll due to panic after hearing another pilot report landing on the opposite runway resulting in the pilot…The pilot's evasive maneuver during landing roll due to panic after hearing another pilot report landing on the opposite runway resulting in the pilot losing directional control and nosing over in soft terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot of the other aircraft using the wrong runway. |
| Oct 09, 1999 | YUMA, AZ | N871C | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions. |
| Aug 15, 1999 | JOHNSON CREEK, WI | N4072C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. |
| Feb 21, 1999 | BRISTOL, CT | N6191M | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of power due to the failure of a fatigued connecting rod bolt. |
| Oct 13, 1998 | JACKSON HOLE, WY | N569C | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors contributing to the accident were the unfavo…The pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors contributing to the accident were the unfavorable weather condition, mountain wave and the high density altitude. |
| Sep 11, 1997 | HORSESHOE BEND, AR | N800C | Serious (1) | substantial |
Fuel starvation due to partially blocked fuel vents. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane; the pilot's improper d…Fuel starvation due to partially blocked fuel vents. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane; the pilot's improper decision to continue operation of the airplane with known deficiencies; and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Nov 03, 1996 | TYLER, TX | N798C | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 10, 1996 | MORRIS, AL | N10ZP | Minor | substantial | The pilot selected the wrong runway relative to the wind, and misjudged the proper touchdowm point on the runway. The tailwind was a factor. |
| Aug 06, 1996 | CULBERTSON, MT | CGYYF | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control; and her inadequate remedial action for gusty…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control; and her inadequate remedial action for gusty winds after the aircraft departed the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the strong and gusty crosswinds. |