Stinson 108 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1948 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1992 | OLATHE, KS | N9694K | Serious (1) | substantial | THE IN FLIGHT SEPARATION OF THE PROPELLER TIP. AN ASSOCIATED FACTOR IS THE ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN. |
| Nov 16, 1991 | SPANISHBURG, WV | N97684 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW CEILING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MOU…THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW CEILING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND THE PILOT'S OVER CONFIDENCE. |
| Aug 19, 1990 | COLD FOOT, AK | N9462K | Serious (2) | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED. |
| May 28, 1990 | ATHENS, NY | N77WC | Serious (1) | substantial |
INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND SUBSEQUENT STALL WHEN THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK FAILED AND THE PILOT HUNG ONTO THE CONTROL WHEEL, RES…INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND SUBSEQUENT STALL WHEN THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK FAILED AND THE PILOT HUNG ONTO THE CONTROL WHEEL, RESULTING IN AN EXCESSIVE NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE. |
| Mar 07, 1989 | CUSTER, SD | N150C | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND/OWNER IN THAT THE MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR RETAINING NUTS WERE NOT SAFETIED WHICH RESULTED IN THEM BACKING …THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND/OWNER IN THAT THE MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR RETAINING NUTS WERE NOT SAFETIED WHICH RESULTED IN THEM BACKING OFF, DISCONNECTING THE MAGNETOES AND ONE OF THE GEARS FALLING INTO THE ENGINE. |
| May 27, 1988 | AVON, OH | N8563K | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 02, 1988 | POLAND, NY | N8316K | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 1987 | HENRYVILLE, PA | N990C | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 12, 1987 | WAKEENEY, KS | N448C | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 22, 1987 | HUNTERSVILLE, NC | N9796K | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 25, 1987 | RUMFORD POINT, ME | N9119K | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 1986 | SANDY, OR | N6606M | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 05, 1986 | HOPE, AK | N936C | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 1986 | LA CONNER, WA | N388C | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 1985 | LEWISBURG, WV | N9818K | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 15, 1984 | SOLDOTNA, AK | N6807M | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 22, 1984 | MCVILLE, ND | N631C | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 26, 1983 | La Porte, IN | N6881M | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 06, 1983 | ANGORA, NE | N39468 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 1983 | QUILCENE, WA | N9408K | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 22, 1982 | CHADRON, NE | N225C | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 23, 1982 | LOPEZ ISLAND, WA | N6954M | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
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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