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
Dec 12, 2002 Frankenmuth, MI N8469K Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Jun 16, 2002 Heyburn, ID N8849K Incident substantial A blocked fuel line due to a gasket that had disintegrated and blocked the fuel line.
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.
Mar 31, 2001 Redlands, CA N8158K Serious (1) substantial A total loss of engine power during cruise flight over rough terrain for undetermined non-mechanical reasons.
Jul 10, 2000 TOPEKA, KS N9442K Incident substantial
the restricted fuel line, and the pilot not attaining proper runway alignment during the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude at which the e…

the restricted fuel line, and the pilot not attaining proper runway alignment during the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude at which the engine failure occurred, and the landing gear overload.

Jun 21, 2000 MOUNTAIN HOME, ID N8865K Minor substantial
The pilot's decision to takeoff in unfavorable weather conditions without first calculating takeoff performance data. Factors include gusty winds, dow…

The pilot's decision to takeoff in unfavorable weather conditions without first calculating takeoff performance data. Factors include gusty winds, downdrafts, terrain-induced turbulence, and rough/uneven terrain where the pilot elected to make the precautionary landing.

May 21, 2000 LOS ANGELES, CA N8398K Incident substantial
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout due to the pilot's foot becoming wedged under a rudder pedal, which restricted its move…

The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout due to the pilot's foot becoming wedged under a rudder pedal, which restricted its movement.

Oct 23, 1999 TERRELL, TX N8525K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
Mar 08, 1999 SANTA ROSA, NM N8470K Incident substantial The unfavorable wind gust which inverted the airplane while taxiing.
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 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.

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.
Jul 12, 1996 AROCK, OR N8692K Incident substantial
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. The tailwind w…

failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. The tailwind was a related factor.

Jun 14, 1996 ELBRIDGE, NY N8073K Incident substantial The pilot's improper decision to use auto fuel and to fly the airplane when it was in need of major repairs and overdue its annual inspection.
Sep 04, 1995 CORVALLIS, OR N8865K Incident substantial SHEARING OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT RETAINER CAP RETAINING PINS.
Aug 31, 1994 ANCHORAGE, AK N9130K Incident substantial THE BINDING IN THE MECHANICAL FUEL SELECTOR VALVE, AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Jan 13, 1994 RUBIDOUX, CA N8286K Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing cross wind condition.
Jul 03, 1993 CULPEPER, VA N9014K Minor substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT INCLUDE A DITCH.
May 21, 1993 BRIGHAM CITY, UT N8589K Fatal (1) destroyed
THE PREMATURE LIFTOFF BY THE PIC AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER RATE OF CLIMB. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WEATHER CO…

THE PREMATURE LIFTOFF BY THE PIC AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER RATE OF CLIMB. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE FAILURE OF THE PIC TO USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY, AND TRANSMISSION WIRES.

Jun 19, 1992 FALCON, CO N9151K Serious (1) substantial INADVERTENT STALL DURING INITIAL CLIMB FOLLOWING TAKEOFF.
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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