Stinson 108-1 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 90 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.

90

All Events

69

Incidents

9

Minor

5

Serious

7

Fatal (10 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 27, 2023 San Diego, CA N9128K Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty wind conditions that resulted in a ground loop.
Jul 11, 2023 Burlington, WA N8889K Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
Feb 12, 2023 Morgan, UT N8135K Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jul 30, 2022 Columbus, OH N9162K Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a collapse of the left main landing gear.
Aug 02, 2021 Sterling, AK N8656K Incident substantial
Insufficient available power as a result of low compression in three engine cylinders. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeof…

Insufficient available power as a result of low compression in three engine cylinders. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeoff with a slight quartering tailwind.
Jul 25, 2021 Bozeman, MT N8844K Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop.
May 17, 2013 Cambridge, MN N8931K Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.
Mar 25, 2012 Coolin, ID N97032 Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to land on a snow-covered runway.
Nov 19, 2011 Boulder City, NV N9016K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a gusting crosswind.
Jul 23, 2011 Moses Lake, WA N8318K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
Jun 14, 2010 Townsend, MT N8706K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 08, 2010 Galena, AK N136SP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a ground-loop, and collapse of the right main landing gear.
Dec 18, 2009 Selawik, AK N136SP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing, resulting in a hard landing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oct 05, 2003 Pauls Valley, OK N845 Incident destroyed The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
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 Romeoville, IL N97930 Incident substantial The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing rollout. A factor to the accident was the gusting crosswind.
Mar 07, 2003 ELOY, AZ N8344K Minor substantial a loss of engine power caused by the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder exhaust valve.
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.
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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