Stinson 108 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1948 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2025 | Cantwell, AK | N2101Q | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 25, 2025 | North Pole, AK | N9308K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was his impairme…The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption. |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Houston, AK | N9041K | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel. |
| Dec 03, 2022 | Regent, ND | N7659X | Minor | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain clearance from high tension wires while maneuvering at low altitude. |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Bozeman, MT | N8844K | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Newport, PA | N336C | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a disconnected carburetor mixture control cable which allowed the carburetor mixture lever to…A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a disconnected carburetor mixture control cable which allowed the carburetor mixture lever to migrate to the cut-off position during flight. |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Grand Rapids, MN | N647C | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Caldwell, ID | N6116M | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during approach due to a failed piston. The reason for the piston failure could not be determined based on the available …A total loss of engine power during approach due to a failed piston. The reason for the piston failure could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Eliza Island, WA | N6933M | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 17, 2017 | West Creek, NJ | N9366K | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s exhaust valve getting stuck and the subsequent fracturing of the valve face stem. |
| Oct 19, 2016 | Boulder City, NV | N818C | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to ensure that the aerial pickup towline was not entangled around the horizontal stabilizer after the banner pickup. |
| Jul 22, 2016 | Dodge Center, MN | N8019K | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. |
| Dec 02, 2015 | Sharon, KS | N97537 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue the unstabilized approach and landing and his delayed decision to go around with an insufficient climb rate, which re…The pilot's decision to continue the unstabilized approach and landing and his delayed decision to go around with an insufficient climb rate, which resulted with collision with trees. |
| Jun 04, 2013 | Elkton, KY | N97592 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the approach to landing, which resulted in carburetor icing and a partial loss of engine power durin…The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the approach to landing, which resulted in carburetor icing and a partial loss of engine power during a subsequent initial climb. |
| 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. |
| Dec 05, 2012 | Halfway, MO | N8775K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to properly maintain the airplane and engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to improperly installed magnetos …The pilot's failure to properly maintain the airplane and engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to improperly installed magnetos and a broken camshaft. |
| 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. |
| Jul 05, 2011 | Columbia, CA | N9351K | Minor | substantial |
The airplane’s failure to climb at a sufficient rate to clear trees and terrain beyond the end of the runway for reasons that could not be determined …The airplane’s failure to climb at a sufficient rate to clear trees and terrain beyond the end of the runway for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| 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. |
| Aug 03, 2009 | Salt Lake City, UT | N373C | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the crankshaft gear. |
| Jul 21, 2009 | Gardner, KS | N192C | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel selector valve was set properly in its detent prior to takeoff, resulting in fuel starvation. |
| 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. |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Chugiak, AK | N6827M | Minor | substantial | The reversal of the aileron control cables by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Sep 08, 2007 | Port Townsend, WA | N228C | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted land…The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted landing attempt. |