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
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.
May 17, 2013 Cambridge, MN N8931K Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.
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.
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 30, 2012 Stanley, ID N773C Serious (1) substantial
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and decision to takeoff at a density altitude outside of the airplane’s takeoff performance envelope, with a…

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and decision to takeoff at a density altitude outside of the airplane’s takeoff performance envelope, with a tailwind, and near the airplane’s maximum gross weight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and clear trees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mar 27, 2011 Dickens, TX N97383 Fatal (3) substantial The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to fly in night instrument meteorological conditions.
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.
Aug 25, 2010 Andrews, SC N97316 Fatal (1) substantial Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the student pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane prior to takeoff.
Aug 08, 2010 Bridgeport, CA N230SS Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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