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
Apr 05, 1990	HILLSBORO, OR	N9443K	Incident	substantial	PILOT DISPLAYED POOR STARTING PROCEDURES BY PROCEEDING WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES WITH THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE INADEQUACIES OF THE TIE DOWN. THE PILOT … PILOT DISPLAYED POOR STARTING PROCEDURES BY PROCEEDING WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES WITH THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE INADEQUACIES OF THE TIE DOWN. THE PILOT DID NOT ATTAIN ASSISTANCE FOR THIS PROCEDURE WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE GETTING AWAY AND COLLIDING WITH TWO PARKED AIRPLANES.
Jan 19, 1990	ANCHORAGE, AK	N551C	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE TO THE RUNWAY ON FINAL APPROACH, AND FAILED TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS RELATED TO … THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE TO THE RUNWAY ON FINAL APPROACH, AND FAILED TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARK NIGHT, UNFAVORABLE WIND WIND CONDITIONS AND SNOW COVERED TERRAIN.
Dec 03, 1989	RIALTO, CA	N334K	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.
Sep 01, 1989	COOL, CA	N97628	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE #2 PISTON. FAILURE OF THE MECHANIC TO PROPERLY OVERHAUL THE ENGINE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Jun 11, 1989	CEDAR, MI	N151C	Incident	substantial	PILOT IN COMMAND ATTEMPTING TO LAND WITH TOO HIGH AN AISPEED AND WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING TO ALLOW EITHER A GO AROUND OR THE ABILITY TO BRIN… PILOT IN COMMAND ATTEMPTING TO LAND WITH TOO HIGH AN AISPEED AND WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING TO ALLOW EITHER A GO AROUND OR THE ABILITY TO BRING THE AIRPLANE TO A STOP IN THE SPACE REMAINING.
Apr 12, 1989	AURORA, CO	N993C	Incident	substantial	THE INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT IS CONSIDERED A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Apr 08, 1989	LIVERMORE, CA	N6662M	Incident	substantial	DIRECTIONAL CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. UNFAVORABLE WIND, HIGH WIND, AND GUSTS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Mar 11, 1989	BLAIRSTOWN, NJ	N6093M	Incident	minor	THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRPLANES.
Feb 25, 1989	ALBANY, OR	N97764	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING AND THE IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS. CONTRIBUTING … THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING AND THE IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.
Jan 16, 1989	SOUTH ST. PAUL, MN	N8726K	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.
Nov 11, 1988	POWDERLY, TX	N8394K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1988	MT SPUR, AK	N97326	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1988	LORDSBURG, NM	N97395	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 10, 1988	ROBBINSVILLE, NJ	N97954	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 11, 1988	TEMECULA, CA	N9570K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 16, 1988	BELTON, MO	N40178	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 02, 1988	WARWICK, NY	N9326K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 19, 1988	CASHMERE, WA	N9660K	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Feb 28, 1988	BURLINGTON, VT	N97979	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 25, 1987	ALEXANDER LAKE, AK	N9398K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 29, 1987	WEST PALM BEACH, FL	N8399K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 09, 1987	IDAHO FALLS, ID	N9016K	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Mar 17, 1987	RIO VISTA, CA	N97115	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 13, 1987	SAUGUS, CA	N8185K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 05, 1987	WILDWOOD, NJ	N97202	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending

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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