Stinson 108-3 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 100 events recorded from 1948 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 03, 2022 | Regent, ND | N7659X | Minor | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain clearance from high tension wires while maneuvering at low altitude. |
| May 23, 2013 | Beaumont, TX | N121CM | Minor | substantial |
The lack of a forward clamp on the carburetor heat box rubber boot, which allowed the boot to be ingested into the inlet of the carburetor heat box, r…The lack of a forward clamp on the carburetor heat box rubber boot, which allowed the boot to be ingested into the inlet of the carburetor heat box, restricting the airflow and leading to a subsequent partial loss of engine power. |
| Mar 12, 2012 | Santa Clarita, CA | N4143C | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's delayed decision to abandon the landing attempt, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain. Contributing to the acciden…The pilot's delayed decision to abandon the landing attempt, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind. |
| Aug 08, 2010 | Bridgeport, CA | N230SS | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Mar 25, 2010 | Lebanon, OR | N6063M | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to release his brake application after adding power to regain directional control during the landing roll. |
| May 02, 2008 | Libby, MT | N1083 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Apr 20, 2007 | Pompton Plains, NJ | N6513M | Minor | destroyed | A loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 27, 2003 | Lincoln, NE | N6624M | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the engine accessory gear drive. A factor was the concrete marker. |
| Jun 30, 2002 | Mifflintown, PA | N6678M | Minor | substantial | On-ground carburetor icing. |
| Oct 14, 2001 | ROSAMOND, CA | N735C | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. The airplane's failure to accelerate …The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. The airplane's failure to accelerate was due to a disintegrated bearing on the camshaft. The pilot's failure to make a timely abort decision was a factor. |
| Aug 18, 2001 | Dover, AR | N6898M | Minor | substantial | the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. |
| Apr 22, 2001 | GLENNALLEN, AK | N6912M | Minor | destroyed |
A total failure of the engine and subsequent rupture of the crankcase during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a for…A total failure of the engine and subsequent rupture of the crankcase during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jan 22, 2000 | DELAND, FL | N663C | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's evasive maneuver during landing roll due to panic after hearing another pilot report landing on the opposite runway resulting in the pilot…The pilot's evasive maneuver during landing roll due to panic after hearing another pilot report landing on the opposite runway resulting in the pilot losing directional control and nosing over in soft terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot of the other aircraft using the wrong runway. |
| Oct 09, 1999 | YUMA, AZ | N871C | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions. |
| Oct 13, 1998 | JACKSON HOLE, WY | N569C | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors contributing to the accident were the unfavo…The pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors contributing to the accident were the unfavorable weather condition, mountain wave and the high density altitude. |
| Oct 10, 1996 | MORRIS, AL | N10ZP | Minor | substantial | The pilot selected the wrong runway relative to the wind, and misjudged the proper touchdowm point on the runway. The tailwind was a factor. |
| Aug 04, 1994 | BEND, OR | N6276M | Minor | substantial |
IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: ROUGH TERRAIN…IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: ROUGH TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA. |
| Oct 03, 1992 | MOUNTAIN, WI | N560C | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE. |
| Aug 03, 1987 | HEREFORD, TX | N6809M | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 11, 1985 | VASHON, WA | N6162M | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 23, 1985 | ANZA, CA | N876C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 03, 1985 | ERIE, PA | N6114M | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 12, 1984 | BLANCO, TX | N4004C | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 18, 1982 | HARTFORD, KY | N130C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |