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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2007 | Washington, NC | N267C | Serious (1) | destroyed | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of trees. |
| Oct 21, 2004 | Indian River, MI | N425C | Serious (1) | substantial |
Loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landi…Loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot and the airplane's low altitude at the time engine power was lost. |
| May 31, 2004 | Susanville, CA | N9816K | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection of the airplane and ensure that the oil cap was secured, which resulted in a descent into…the pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection of the airplane and ensure that the oil cap was secured, which resulted in a descent into terrain due to his obstructed view out of the windshield. |
| Apr 14, 1999 | KENAI, AK | N221C | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was high winds. |
| Nov 26, 1995 | SOUTHBRIDGE, MA | N344C | Serious (1) | substantial | fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. |
| Jul 28, 1995 | DEER PARK, WA | N40191 | Serious (2) | substantial | A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF PROFICIENCY IN WHEEL-LANDINGS. |
| Jan 14, 1995 | ROANOKE, TX | N9734K | Serious (2) | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| May 12, 1992 | OLATHE, KS | N9694K | Serious (1) | substantial | THE IN FLIGHT SEPARATION OF THE PROPELLER TIP. AN ASSOCIATED FACTOR IS THE ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN. |
| Mar 07, 1989 | CUSTER, SD | N150C | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND/OWNER IN THAT THE MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR RETAINING NUTS WERE NOT SAFETIED WHICH RESULTED IN THEM BACKING …THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND/OWNER IN THAT THE MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR RETAINING NUTS WERE NOT SAFETIED WHICH RESULTED IN THEM BACKING OFF, DISCONNECTING THE MAGNETOES AND ONE OF THE GEARS FALLING INTO THE ENGINE. |
| May 27, 1988 | AVON, OH | N8563K | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 12, 1987 | WAKEENEY, KS | N448C | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 22, 1987 | HUNTERSVILLE, NC | N9796K | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 1986 | LA CONNER, WA | N388C | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 1985 | LEWISBURG, WV | N9818K | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 1983 | QUILCENE, WA | N9408K | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 22, 1982 | CHADRON, NE | N225C | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |