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
Apr 20, 2007	Pompton Plains, NJ	N6513M	Minor	destroyed	A loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Aug 11, 2006	Meadville, PA	N97541	Minor	substantial	The owner's failure to install the proper tailwheel spring clips, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. A factor w… The owner's failure to install the proper tailwheel spring clips, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. A factor was his lack of a mechanic certificate.
Jul 26, 2005	Hesperia, CA	N97492	Minor	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
Oct 02, 2004	Ashland, AL	N40129	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the No.4 cylinder exhaust valve.
Aug 01, 2004	Graham, WA	N97599	Minor	substantial	The total loss of power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.
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.
Aug 22, 2003	Camilla, GA	N936D	Minor	substantial	The malfunction (locking) of the left brake piston during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
Mar 07, 2003	ELOY, AZ	N8344K	Minor	substantial	a loss of engine power caused by the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder exhaust valve.
Jul 10, 2002	Lincoln Park, NJ	N390C	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when diminished performance was noted. A factor was carburetor icing, accumulated before the takeoff attempt… The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when diminished performance was noted. A factor was carburetor icing, accumulated before the takeoff attempt.
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.
Jun 21, 2000	MOUNTAIN HOME, ID	N8865K	Minor	substantial	The pilot's decision to takeoff in unfavorable weather conditions without first calculating takeoff performance data. Factors include gusty winds, dow… The pilot's decision to takeoff in unfavorable weather conditions without first calculating takeoff performance data. Factors include gusty winds, downdrafts, terrain-induced turbulence, and rough/uneven terrain where the pilot elected to make the precautionary 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.
Nov 28, 1999	GROVE CITY, PA	N89F	Minor	substantial	The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing rollout.
Oct 09, 1999	YUMA, AZ	N871C	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions.
Nov 08, 1998	RAINIER, WA	N9755K	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects in the approach path. Factors include the marked wires near the end of the runway.
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.
May 10, 1998	SALT LAKE CITY, UT	N8178K	Minor	destroyed	The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds while taxing. A factor was gusty, high wind conditions.
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.
Sep 08, 1996	QUINCY, CA	N97337	Minor	substantial	the pilot's over leaning of the fuel mixture, which resulted in the initial loss of engine power; and continued fuel starvation, resulting from the pi… the pilot's over leaning of the fuel mixture, which resulted in the initial loss of engine power; and continued fuel starvation, resulting from the pilot's inadvertent mispositioning of the fuel selector valve during an attempted restart of the engine.
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.
Jul 03, 1993	CULPEPER, VA	N9014K	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT INCLUDE A DITCH.
Oct 03, 1992	MOUNTAIN, WI	N560C	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE.

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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