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
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).
Dec 22, 1991 LONGMONT, CO N97962 Minor destroyed A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FOULED SPARK PLUGS. THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF THE ENGINE WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Aug 04, 1991 ELWOOD, IN N8619K Minor substantial A PREMATURE LIFT-OFF WHICH RESULTED IN A MUSH/STALL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF OPERATION.
Sep 08, 1990 GALLUP, NM N8631K Fatal (3) destroyed THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY STALLING HIS AIRCRAFT AT AN INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO EFFECT A RECOVERY. A FACTOR WAS HIGH DENSITY ATTITUDE.
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.
May 28, 1990 ATHENS, NY N77WC Serious (1) substantial
INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND SUBSEQUENT STALL WHEN THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK FAILED AND THE PILOT HUNG ONTO THE CONTROL WHEEL, RES…

INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND SUBSEQUENT STALL WHEN THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK FAILED AND THE PILOT HUNG ONTO THE CONTROL WHEEL, RESULTING IN AN EXCESSIVE NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE.
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
Aug 04, 1988 ST. CHARLES, MI N97797 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 10, 1988 ROBBINSVILLE, NJ N97954 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 16, 1988 BELTON, MO N40178 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 02, 1988 POLAND, NY N8316K Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 28, 1988 BURLINGTON, VT N97979 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 29, 1987 WEST PALM BEACH, FL N8399K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 1987 BIG SANDY LAKE, MN N40161 Minor 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
Jun 16, 1986 QUINCY, CA N97201 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1986 ROANOKE, AL N8838K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 27, 1986 GRANGEVILLE, ID N8165K Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 30, 1985 BEULAH, ND N8143K 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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