Stinson 108 Safety Record

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

390

All Events

238

Incidents

72

Minor

47

Serious

32

Fatal (57 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 04, 2013 Lebanon, IN N677JD Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
May 17, 2013 Cambridge, MN N8931K Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.
Sep 09, 2012 Nikiski, AK N9723K Incident substantial The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
Aug 23, 2012 Winter Haven, FL N340C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 25, 2012 Mile Hi Landing Strip, ID N247C Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of the speed and distance required to land, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Mar 25, 2012 Coolin, ID N97032 Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to land on a snow-covered runway.
Nov 19, 2011 Boulder City, NV N9016K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a gusting crosswind.
Nov 05, 2011 Whitefield, NH N6263M Incident substantial The student pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing flare.
Jul 23, 2011 Moses Lake, WA N8318K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
Aug 29, 2010 Port Alsworth, AK N9569K Incident substantial The overstress fracture and failure of a main landing gear wheel during landing, resulting in the right wing striking the ground.
Jun 14, 2010 Townsend, MT N8706K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 08, 2010 Galena, AK N136SP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a ground-loop, and collapse of the right main landing gear.
Apr 17, 2010 Dexter, MO N988D Incident substantial A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Jan 09, 2010 Bayport, NY N97223 Incident substantial A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination.
Dec 18, 2009 Selawik, AK N136SP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing, resulting in a hard landing.
Dec 04, 2009 Clarksburg, CA N6649M Incident substantial The pilot’s improper touchdown point and excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Jun 24, 2009 Llano, TX N6939M Incident substantial
The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to the failure of the left main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the separation of the whe…

The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to the failure of the left main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the separation of the wheel from the aircraft.
Sep 16, 2008 Kalispell, MT N8963K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Jul 12, 2008 Alliance, NE N97484 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of total experience.
May 15, 2008 Roanoke, TX N6805M Incident substantial The departing pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Contributing to the accident was the trees/visual obstructions along the runway’s approach path.
Oct 07, 2007 Indianola, MS N9603K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
May 05, 2007 Auburn, CA N97648 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in a stall/mush.
Mar 25, 2007 Lawrenceville, GA N8384K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a ground loop.
Nov 20, 2006 San Jose, CA N97949 Incident substantial Partial loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve during cruise flight. Rough terrain at the forced landing site was a contributing factor.
Sep 19, 2006 Holladay, TN N97651 Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear resulting in a forced landing and subsequent nose over…

A total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear resulting in a forced landing and subsequent nose over.
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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