Stinson 108-2 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 89 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 1996 | EL PASO, TX | N427C | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident…the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable en route wind. |
| Jul 07, 1995 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N257C | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT SWERVE, AND THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BR…THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT SWERVE, AND THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKE PRESSURE, WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE DOWN CONDITION. |
| Jul 01, 1995 | SHISHMAREF, AK | N9600K | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, WHILE THERE WAS SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDI…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, WHILE THERE WAS SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO LOWER THE FLAPS FOR TAKEOFF. |
| Apr 23, 1995 | CLARION, PA | N978D | Incident | substantial | A PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. |
| Jan 21, 1995 | LODI, CA | N9359K | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind wind condition and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway. |
| Oct 19, 1994 | PALMER, AK | N97821 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. SNOW COVERED TERRAIN IN THE LANDING AREA WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| May 16, 1994 | KETTLE RIVER, MN | N9761K | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. THE CARBURETOR ICING WEATHER CONDITION WAS A FACTOR…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. THE CARBURETOR ICING WEATHER CONDITION WAS A FACTOR. |
| Aug 08, 1993 | NEAR SKWENTNA, AK | N97978 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE PARTICULA…THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE PARTICULAR AIRCRAFT'S PERFORMANCE. |
| Jun 18, 1993 | DRY CREEK, AK | N318C | Incident | substantial | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Apr 06, 1993 | NORRIDGEWOCK, ME | N8775K | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT AT THE CONTROLS FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR PROVIDED INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. A RELATE…THE PILOT AT THE CONTROLS FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR PROVIDED INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE PILOT AT THE CONTROLS HAD NO FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRPLANE BEING FLOWN. |
| Jun 07, 1991 | SANTA FE, NM | N9759K | Incident | substantial | A FORWARD AFT PILOT SEAT ADJUSTMENT LOCKING MECHANISM FAILURE. |
| Apr 05, 1990 | HILLSBORO, OR | N9443K | Incident | substantial |
PILOT DISPLAYED POOR STARTING PROCEDURES BY PROCEEDING WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES WITH THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE INADEQUACIES OF THE TIE DOWN. THE PILOT …PILOT DISPLAYED POOR STARTING PROCEDURES BY PROCEEDING WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES WITH THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE INADEQUACIES OF THE TIE DOWN. THE PILOT DID NOT ATTAIN ASSISTANCE FOR THIS PROCEDURE WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE GETTING AWAY AND COLLIDING WITH TWO PARKED AIRPLANES. |
| Dec 03, 1989 | RIALTO, CA | N334K | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. |
| Jun 11, 1989 | CEDAR, MI | N151C | Incident | substantial |
PILOT IN COMMAND ATTEMPTING TO LAND WITH TOO HIGH AN AISPEED AND WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING TO ALLOW EITHER A GO AROUND OR THE ABILITY TO BRIN…PILOT IN COMMAND ATTEMPTING TO LAND WITH TOO HIGH AN AISPEED AND WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING TO ALLOW EITHER A GO AROUND OR THE ABILITY TO BRING THE AIRPLANE TO A STOP IN THE SPACE REMAINING. |
| May 11, 1988 | TEMECULA, CA | N9570K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 02, 1988 | WARWICK, NY | N9326K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 19, 1988 | CASHMERE, WA | N9660K | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 25, 1987 | ALEXANDER LAKE, AK | N9398K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 02, 1986 | ADA, OH | N996D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 01, 1985 | CARPINTERIA, CA | N9782K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 05, 1985 | HASTINGS, MI | N9306K | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 01, 1984 | STERLING, IL | N9370K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 15, 1984 | BOOKER, TX | N9737K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 13, 1984 | CARSON CITY, NV | N9543K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 17, 1983 | SKWENTNA, AK | N291C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |