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
Jul 21, 2009	Gardner, KS	N192C	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel selector valve was set properly in its detent prior to takeoff, resulting in fuel starvation.
Jun 24, 2009	Llano, TX	N6939M	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to the failure of the left main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the separation of the whe… The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to the failure of the left main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the separation of the wheel from the aircraft.
Oct 23, 2008	Concrete, WA	N97946	Fatal (1)	substantial	The loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor'… The loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.
Sep 16, 2008	Kalispell, MT	N8963K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Jul 12, 2008	Alliance, NE	N97484	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of total experience.
May 15, 2008	Roanoke, TX	N6805M	Incident	substantial	The departing pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Contributing to the accident was the trees/visual obstructions along the runway’s approach path.
May 02, 2008	Libby, MT	N1083	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Mar 14, 2008	Chugiak, AK	N6827M	Minor	substantial	The reversal of the aileron control cables by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
Oct 07, 2007	Indianola, MS	N9603K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
Sep 08, 2007	Port Townsend, WA	N228C	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted land… The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted landing attempt.
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.
May 05, 2007	Auburn, CA	N97648	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in a stall/mush.
Apr 20, 2007	Pompton Plains, NJ	N6513M	Minor	destroyed	A loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Mar 25, 2007	Lawrenceville, GA	N8384K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a ground loop.
Nov 20, 2006	San Jose, CA	N97949	Incident	substantial	Partial loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve during cruise flight. Rough terrain at the forced landing site was a contributing factor.
Sep 19, 2006	Holladay, TN	N97651	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear resulting in a forced landing and subsequent nose over… A total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear resulting in a forced landing and subsequent nose over.
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.
Aug 11, 2006	Meadville, PA	N97541	Minor	substantial	The owner's failure to install the proper tailwheel spring clips, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. A factor w… The owner's failure to install the proper tailwheel spring clips, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. A factor was his lack of a mechanic certificate.
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.
Jul 26, 2005	Hesperia, CA	N97492	Minor	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
Jun 29, 2005	Prescott, AZ	N8000K	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
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.
Oct 02, 2004	Ashland, AL	N40129	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the No.4 cylinder exhaust valve.
Aug 01, 2004	Graham, WA	N97599	Minor	substantial	The total loss of power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.

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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