How many accidents has the Stinson 108-3 had?

The NTSB has recorded 100 events involving the Stinson 108-3: 9 fatal, 11 serious, 24 minor injuries, and 55 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Stinson 108-3 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Stinson 108-3 has 100 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Stinson 108-3 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 100 events recorded from 1948 to 2026.

100

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (19 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
May 05, 2025	Port of Del Bonita, MT	N108RM	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
Sep 14, 2024	Lime Village, AK	N691E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent … The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing in tree-covered terrain.
Sep 12, 2021	Port Alsworth, AK	N6476M	Incident	substantial	A loss of directional control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Nov 03, 2020	El Monte, CA	N6855M	Incident	substantial	A loss of directional control during the landing roll due to an undetermined failure of the tailwheel assembly.
Sep 01, 2020	Coleman, MI	N909C	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper installation of the generator drive gear, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Dec 16, 2016	Ionia, MI	N812C	Incident	substantial	A failure of the aft support cable on the left main landing ski due to an inadequately formed nicopress sleeve, which allowed the ski to rotate into a… A failure of the aft support cable on the left main landing ski due to an inadequately formed nicopress sleeve, which allowed the ski to rotate into a vertical position shortly after liftoff, and its unavoidable separation during the subsequent landing.
Jul 10, 2013	Blackfoot, ID	N703C	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical m… A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Nov 05, 2011	Whitefield, NH	N6263M	Incident	substantial	The student pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing flare.
Dec 04, 2009	Clarksburg, CA	N6649M	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper touchdown point and excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Jun 24, 2009	Llano, TX	N6939M	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to the failure of the left main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the separation of the whe… The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to the failure of the left main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the separation of the wheel from the aircraft.
May 15, 2008	Roanoke, TX	N6805M	Incident	substantial	The departing pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Contributing to the accident was the trees/visual obstructions along the runway’s approach path.
Jan 25, 2004	Sanford, ME	N6234M	Incident	destroyed	An engine fire for undetermined reasons during start-up.
Oct 05, 2003	Lake Placid, FL	N831C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Jul 06, 2003	Vernal, UT	N121N	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an inadvertent g… the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
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	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.
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.
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.
Aug 15, 1999	JOHNSON CREEK, WI	N4072C	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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