Stinson 108 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1948 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2011 | Dickens, TX | N97383 | Fatal (3) | substantial | The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to fly in night instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Aug 25, 2010 | Andrews, SC | N97316 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the student pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane prior to takeoff. |
| 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 24, 1999 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N793C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Undetermined. |
| May 07, 1998 | TOLEDO, WA | N8659K | Fatal (1) | substantial | Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 27, 1997 | GREENFIELD, IN | N97120 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
a loss of engine power due to restricted movement in the exhaust valve and rotted/weathered ignition harness, and the pilot's failure to maintain airs…a loss of engine power due to restricted movement in the exhaust valve and rotted/weathered ignition harness, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall. |
| Sep 05, 1994 | SHELTER COVE, CA | N6446M | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, IMPROPER (OR DELAYED) POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR …INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, IMPROPER (OR DELAYED) POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR TO THE FULLEST TANK, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A FORCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPIN AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. |
| Feb 20, 1994 | REDLANDS, CA | N6009M | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL, WHICH LED TO HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALT…THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL, WHICH LED TO HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATION FOR FLYING AT NIGHT. |
| 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. |
| Jan 16, 1993 | FRUIT HEIGHTS, UT | N8004K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS WAS ATTEMPTED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS INCLUDE RAIN, SNOW, AND FOG. |
| Jul 25, 1992 | BOONVILLE, MO | N948C | Fatal (2) | destroyed | INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, AND EXCEEDING THE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. |
| Feb 09, 1992 | CUBE COVE, AK | N905D | Fatal (1) | substantial |
THE ENCOUNTER OF WINDSHEAR DURING THE FINAL APPROACH AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISIONS BY ELECTING TO LAND DOWNWIND. FACTOR IN…THE ENCOUNTER OF WINDSHEAR DURING THE FINAL APPROACH AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISIONS BY ELECTING TO LAND DOWNWIND. FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN. |
| May 25, 1991 | GOLD BAR, WA | N9715K | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE OBSTACLES (TREES). THE ADVER…THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE OBSTACLES (TREES). THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION (FOG) WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| 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. |
| Jul 22, 1989 | ATHOL, ID | N8061K | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND INADVERTENTLY STALLED. |
| Jun 03, 1989 | WASILLA, AK | N9642K | Fatal (1) | substantial | PILOT FAILED TO OPERATE THE AIRCRAFT WITHIN ITS RECOMMENDED PARAMETERS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A STALL-SPIN INTO THE WATER. |
| Jun 06, 1988 | COLLINSVILLE, OK | N4108C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 13, 1988 | MOSCA, CO | N354C | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 1987 | KIRBYVILLE, TX | N744C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 1986 | WILLOW, AK | N942D | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 1986 | SHIOCTON, WI | N6567M | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 27, 1986 | GRANGEVILLE, ID | N8165K | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 30, 1985 | HOQUIAM, WA | N40199 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 1984 | HAYES RIVER, AK | N6660M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |