Stinson 108-3 Safety Record

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

100

All Events

55

Incidents

24

Minor

11

Serious

9

Fatal (19 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 27, 2021 Stevenson, WA N6548M Serious (2) destroyed
A runway incursion, which resulted in a go-around, and subsequent forced landing when the airplane was not able to climb at a rate sufficient to clear…

A runway incursion, which resulted in a go-around, and subsequent forced landing when the airplane was not able to climb at a rate sufficient to clear approaching rising terrain.

Jun 29, 2004 Tulsa, OK N6183M Serious (1) substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
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.

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.

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.

Oct 18, 1987 HENRYVILLE, PA N990C Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 07, 1986 SANDY, OR N6606M Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 15, 1984 SOLDOTNA, AK N6807M Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 22, 1984 MCVILLE, ND N631C Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 26, 1983 La Porte, IN N6881M Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 23, 1982 LOPEZ ISLAND, WA N6954M Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
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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