How many accidents has the Stinson 108 had?

The NTSB has recorded 390 events involving the Stinson 108: 32 fatal, 47 serious, 72 minor injuries, and 238 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Stinson 108 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Stinson 108 has 390 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Stinson 108 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1948 to 2026.

390

All Events

238

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (57 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jun 25, 2025	Alexander Creek, AK	N97438	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s encounter with a downdraft tha… The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s encounter with a downdraft that led to a rapid loss of altitude.
Jun 13, 2025	East Wenatchee, WA	N9550K	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.
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.
Jun 01, 2024	Bethel, AK	N299C	Incident	substantial	The uncertificated pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a… The uncertificated pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse. Contributing was the failure of the right main landing gear oleo strut.
May 06, 2024	Titusville, FL	N2721L	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a… The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with an approach light.
Apr 25, 2024	Beach City, OH	N97517	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to the due to the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat.
Nov 30, 2023	Martinsville, VA	N9564K	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a wheel landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action… The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a wheel landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.
Sep 27, 2023	San Diego, CA	N9128K	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty wind conditions that resulted in a ground loop.
Jul 13, 2023	Ninilchik, AK	N97719	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve head.
Jul 11, 2023	Burlington, WA	N8889K	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
Mar 04, 2023	Lampasas, TX	N6532M	Incident	substantial	Improper case hardening of the crankshaft timing gear, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the gear and a total loss of engine power.
Feb 12, 2023	Morgan, UT	N8135K	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jul 30, 2022	Columbus, OH	N9162K	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a collapse of the left main landing gear.
Jul 23, 2022	Batesburg, SC	N6020M	Incident	substantial	The fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
Feb 16, 2022	Pahokee, FL	N6493	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s incorrect tail wheel takeoff procedure, and the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in a nose over.
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.
Aug 02, 2021	Sterling, AK	N8656K	Incident	substantial	Insufficient available power as a result of low compression in three engine cylinders. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeof… Insufficient available power as a result of low compression in three engine cylinders. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeoff with a slight quartering tailwind.
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.
Aug 12, 2020	Glenwood Springs, CO	N9726K	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing due to a sheared tailwheel locking pin.
Jul 08, 2020	Farewell Lakes, AK	N134C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway overrun and airplane nose over.
Jul 02, 2020	Nikolai, AK	N6252M	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper decision to depart from an unsuitable off-airport surface which resulted in a departure area excursion and impact with trees.
Jun 04, 2020	Yakima, WA	N87607	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion, and … The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion, and subsequent nose over.
Jun 01, 2020	Denver, CO	N6518M	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing during variable wind conditions.

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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