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
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.
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.
Apr 08, 1992 MCCARTHY, AK N97421 Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SNOW BERM AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXP…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SNOW BERM AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION (SKI EQUIPPED AIRPLANES).

Aug 09, 1990 FAREWEEL, AK N8708K Incident substantial THE PILOT'S DECISION TO TAKEOFF DOWNWIND.
Jul 15, 1990 FORT PAYNE, AL N9039K Incident substantial THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF A RUNWAY WHICH AFFORDED A TAILWIND, AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE ELEVATOR CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Apr 05, 1990 BOISE, ID N97781 Incident substantial PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
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
Jun 10, 1988 ROBBINSVILLE, NJ N97954 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 16, 1988 BELTON, MO N40178 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 28, 1988 BURLINGTON, VT N97979 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
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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