Stinson 108-1 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 90 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.
| 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 |