Stinson 108 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1948 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 1999 | YUMA, AZ | N871C | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions. |
| Sep 20, 1999 | SPARREVOHN, AK | N97713 | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were a gusting crosswind, and high vegetation. |
| Sep 15, 1999 | BURLEY, ID | N9358K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include a taxiway marking sign located adjacent to the runway. |
| Sep 09, 1999 | CHUGIAK, AK | N97978 | Incident | substantial | A partial failure of the brake system. A factor associated with the accident was a leaking brake system. |
| Aug 15, 1999 | JOHNSON CREEK, WI | N4072C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. |
| May 24, 1999 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N793C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Undetermined. |
| 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. |
| Mar 08, 1999 | SANTA ROSA, NM | N8470K | Incident | substantial | The unfavorable wind gust which inverted the airplane while taxiing. |
| Feb 21, 1999 | BRISTOL, CT | N6191M | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of power due to the failure of a fatigued connecting rod bolt. |
| Nov 08, 1998 | RAINIER, WA | N9755K | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects in the approach path. Factors include the marked wires near the end of the runway. |
| Oct 13, 1998 | JACKSON HOLE, WY | N569C | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors contributing to the accident were the unfavo…The pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors contributing to the accident were the unfavorable weather condition, mountain wave and the high density altitude. |
| Sep 14, 1998 | SPRAY, OR | N8666K | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's subsequent misjudgment of clearance with a transmission wire during a precautionary landing approach. …A partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's subsequent misjudgment of clearance with a transmission wire during a precautionary landing approach. The reason for the power loss was not determined; however, the pilot reported that it was not of a mechanical nature. The transmission wire was a factor. |
| Sep 12, 1998 | TAHLEQUAH, OK | N8548K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff. A factor was the gusty wind conditions at the time of the acciden…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff. A factor was the gusty wind conditions at the time of the accident. |
| Aug 05, 1998 | DELTA JUNCTION, AK | N8835K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were willow trees, and rising terrain. |
| 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. |
| May 10, 1998 | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | N8178K | Minor | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds while taxing. A factor was gusty, high wind conditions. |
| May 07, 1998 | TOLEDO, WA | N8659K | Fatal (1) | substantial | Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 18, 1998 | CHUGIAK, AK | N134C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable, slush-covered, runway for landing. A factor was the slush-covered runway. |
| Apr 17, 1998 | TECUMSEH, MI | N97876 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factors were wind gusts and …The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factors were wind gusts and crosswind. |
| 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. |
| Aug 14, 1997 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N97959 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Apr 19, 1997 | SMITHFIELD, NC | N9063K | Incident | substantial | a fracture in the crankshaft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a nose over. |
| Mar 27, 1997 | GREENFIELD, IN | N97120 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
a loss of engine power due to restricted movement in the exhaust valve and rotted/weathered ignition harness, and the pilot's failure to maintain airs…a loss of engine power due to restricted movement in the exhaust valve and rotted/weathered ignition harness, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall. |
| Jan 20, 1997 | WINTER HAVEN, FL | N97108 | Incident | substantial | Failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat for descent resulting in engine failure due to carburetor induction icing. |
| Jan 04, 1997 | RICHLAND, WA | N9467K | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an ultralight aircraft that was taxiing and had stopped in front of him. |