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 25, 2021 | Bozeman, MT | N8844K | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop. |
| 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. |
| 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 17, 2020 | Newport, PA | N336C | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a disconnected carburetor mixture control cable which allowed the carburetor mixture lever to…A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a disconnected carburetor mixture control cable which allowed the carburetor mixture lever to migrate to the cut-off position during flight. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sep 01, 2019 | Bandera, WA | N97699 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a simulated rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and noseover. |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Grand Rapids, MN | N647C | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 13, 2019 | Clinton, AR | N9651K | Serious (2) | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 09, 2019 | Klamath Falls, OR | N6642M | Incident | substantial |
The mechanic’s failure to identify an engine performance issue, which led to a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…The mechanic’s failure to identify an engine performance issue, which led to a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency. |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Caldwell, ID | N6116M | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during approach due to a failed piston. The reason for the piston failure could not be determined based on the available …A total loss of engine power during approach due to a failed piston. The reason for the piston failure could not be determined based on the available information. |
| May 12, 2019 | Soldotna, AK | N6392M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing on a soft runway, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| 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. |
| Apr 28, 2018 | Spokane, WA | N35VM | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Eliza Island, WA | N6933M | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Mar 11, 2018 | Cedar Rapids, IA | N9457K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose-over. |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Lewiston, ID | N927D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain appropriat…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain appropriate training in the airplane before flying solo. |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Lee's Summit, MO | N8954K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to the failure of the right brake seal. |
| May 17, 2017 | West Creek, NJ | N9366K | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s exhaust valve getting stuck and the subsequent fracturing of the valve face stem. |