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
Aug 17, 2006	Grass Valley, CA	N9818K	Incident	substantial	failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the landing rollout due to inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind condition and an atte… failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the landing rollout due to inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind condition and an attempt to turn at an excessive taxi speed.
Mar 15, 2006	Limon, CO	N8947K	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing resulting in an impact with a ditch. Contributing factors were the gusty … the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing resulting in an impact with a ditch. Contributing factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions during landing.
Sep 19, 2005	Tea, SD	N8495K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout which resulted in the encountered ground loop.
Jun 29, 2005	Prescott, AZ	N8000K	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Mar 27, 2004	Slidell, LA	N8755K	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind conditions and maintain control of the airplane while landing.
Mar 23, 2004	Levelock, AK	N97124	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an overrun. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequa… The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an overrun. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, a tailwind, and a slippery, ice-covered landing surface.
Jan 25, 2004	Sanford, ME	N6234M	Incident	destroyed	An engine fire for undetermined reasons during start-up.
Oct 05, 2003	Pauls Valley, OK	N845	Incident	destroyed	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Oct 05, 2003	Lake Placid, FL	N831C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Jul 31, 2003	White Post, VA	N97168	Incident	substantial	The pilot/ mechanic's improper annual inspection including his rigging of the elevator flight control, and his subsequent inadequate preflight inspect… The pilot/ mechanic's improper annual inspection including his rigging of the elevator flight control, and his subsequent inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane prior to flight, when he failed to detect the improperly rigged elevator flight control, both of which resulted in restricted up elevator control during the flare.
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.
Jun 02, 2003	Jenison, MI	N8278K	Incident	substantial	The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor to the accident was the overload of the right main landing gea… The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor to the accident was the overload of the right main landing gear.
Apr 27, 2003	Brookville, OH	N97376	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Apr 27, 2003	Romeoville, IL	N97930	Incident	substantial	The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing rollout. A factor to the accident was the gusting crosswind.
Feb 11, 2003	Sitka, AK	N71X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop, and the col… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop, and the collapse of the right main landing gear.
Jan 25, 2003	Elbert, CO	N9335K	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gu… the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts.
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.
Jun 16, 2002	Heyburn, ID	N8849K	Incident	substantial	A blocked fuel line due to a gasket that had disintegrated and blocked the fuel line.
May 13, 2002	Tuscaloosa, AL	N2243M	Incident	substantial	The pilots loss of directional control during landing roll, and subsequent inadvertent ground loop.
Apr 20, 2002	Helena, MT	N959D	Incident	substantial	Fracture of the left main wheel assembly during the takeoff roll. Factors include the use of a wheel assembly not approved for the accident airplane,… Fracture of the left main wheel assembly during the takeoff roll. Factors include the use of a wheel assembly not approved for the accident airplane, and the use of an oversized tire.
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.
Aug 10, 2001	Palmer, AK	N8090K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for an off-airport landing.
Jul 20, 2001	Latrobe, PA	N8212K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.

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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