Stinson 108 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1948 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 08, 2025 | Seguin, TX | N97577 | Serious (1) | — | The pilot’s failure to turn off the magneto switch before repositioning the propeller by hand which resulted in an inadvertent engine start. |
| Oct 08, 2021 | Wildwood, AR | N677JD | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| 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. |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Tyonek, AK | N6533M | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a short field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of con…The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a short field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. |
| Jul 13, 2019 | Clinton, AR | N9651K | Serious (2) | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 19, 2019 | Keshena, WI | N97969 | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees. |
| Sep 02, 2018 | Indiana, PA | N4059C | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power as a result of debris contamination of the fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation. |
| Sep 20, 2015 | Palmer, AK | N6066M | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during final approach to landing, whic…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during final approach to landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. |
| Jun 14, 2015 | Dushore, PA | N97505 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine reveal…The total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Stanley, ID | N773C | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and decision to takeoff at a density altitude outside of the airplane’s takeoff performance envelope, with a…The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and decision to takeoff at a density altitude outside of the airplane’s takeoff performance envelope, with a tailwind, and near the airplane’s maximum gross weight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and clear trees. |
| Jun 17, 2007 | Washington, NC | N267C | Serious (1) | destroyed | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of trees. |
| Oct 21, 2004 | Indian River, MI | N425C | Serious (1) | substantial |
Loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landi…Loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot and the airplane's low altitude at the time engine power was lost. |
| Jun 29, 2004 | Tulsa, OK | N6183M | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 31, 2004 | Susanville, CA | N9816K | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection of the airplane and ensure that the oil cap was secured, which resulted in a descent into…the pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection of the airplane and ensure that the oil cap was secured, which resulted in a descent into terrain due to his obstructed view out of the windshield. |
| 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. |
| Apr 26, 2001 | WHITE POST, VA | N97168 | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the tall wet grass. |
| Mar 31, 2001 | Redlands, CA | N8158K | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power during cruise flight over rough terrain for undetermined non-mechanical reasons. |
| 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. |
| Jul 27, 1998 | BLOOMINGTON, IN | N483C | Serious (2) | destroyed | A loss of engine power due to a fractured number 5 and number 6 cylinder connecting rods for undetermined reasons. |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Jun 19, 1992 | FALCON, CO | N9151K | Serious (1) | substantial | INADVERTENT STALL DURING INITIAL CLIMB FOLLOWING TAKEOFF. |