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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Dec 12, 2002 | Frankenmuth, MI | N8469K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| May 07, 1998 | TOLEDO, WA | N8659K | Fatal (1) | substantial | Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Apr 27, 1986 | GRANGEVILLE, ID | N8165K | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 05, 1984 | VASHON, WA | N97016 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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