How many accidents has the Stinson 108 had?

The NTSB has recorded 390 events involving the Stinson 108: 32 fatal, 47 serious, 72 minor injuries, and 238 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Stinson 108 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Stinson 108 has 390 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Stinson 108 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1948 to 2026.

390

All Events

238

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (57 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jan 21, 1983	YUCCA VALLEY, CA	N9923K	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Dec 01, 1982	HOOD RIVER, OR	N9415K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 23, 1982	SANTA BARBARA, CA	N222W	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Nov 21, 1982	MILAN, MI	N8836K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 13, 1982	LYNNWOOD, WA	N6943M	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Nov 01, 1982	EXMORE, VA	N981C	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 22, 1982	CHADRON, NE	N225C	Serious (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 10, 1982	FAIRBANKS, AK	N9489K	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 08, 1982	TWIN FALLS, ID	N97781	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 24, 1982	LAPORTE, IN	N97904	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 23, 1982	LOPEZ ISLAND, WA	N6954M	Serious (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
May 18, 1982	HARTFORD, KY	N130C	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 14, 1982	FACTORYVILLE, PA	N8933K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 27, 1982	MORGAN HILL, CA	N9455K	Fatal (4)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Oct 24, 1948	MOOSE CREEK, ID	NC6404	Fatal (2)	destroyed	THE PILOTS ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT IN IMC CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE SNOW SHOWERS AND THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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