Stinson 108 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1948 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 05, 2001 | Falmouth, MA | N980C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and a tailwind. |
| Jan 20, 2001 | Arlington, WA | N228C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. |
| Sep 05, 2000 | YAKUTAT, AK | N603C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the oil sprayed windshield, the sunglare, and an objec…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the oil sprayed windshield, the sunglare, and an object in the water which the pilot did not see. |
| Aug 13, 2000 | THOMPSON LAKE, MT | N573C | Incident | substantial | An improper flare which lead to a hard landing and subsequent main gear collapse as a result of the overload. |
| Jul 10, 2000 | TOPEKA, KS | N9442K | Incident | substantial |
the restricted fuel line, and the pilot not attaining proper runway alignment during the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude at which the e…the restricted fuel line, and the pilot not attaining proper runway alignment during the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude at which the engine failure occurred, and the landing gear overload. |
| Jul 08, 2000 | MINDEN, NV | N264C | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to compensate for a sudden wind shift resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with high vegetation. |
| May 21, 2000 | LOS ANGELES, CA | N8398K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout due to the pilot's foot becoming wedged under a rudder pedal, which restricted its move…The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout due to the pilot's foot becoming wedged under a rudder pedal, which restricted its movement. |
| May 06, 2000 | SOCORRO, NM | N6905M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent groundloop. |
| Mar 24, 2000 | LAS CRUCES, NM | N442C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. Factors were a burnt and unseated intake valve, …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. Factors were a burnt and unseated intake valve, and the tail wind. |
| Mar 05, 2000 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N6453M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. |
| Oct 23, 1999 | TERRELL, TX | N8525K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. |
| Sep 20, 1999 | SPARREVOHN, AK | N97713 | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were a gusting crosswind, and high vegetation. |
| Sep 15, 1999 | BURLEY, ID | N9358K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include a taxiway marking sign located adjacent to the runway. |
| Sep 09, 1999 | CHUGIAK, AK | N97978 | Incident | substantial | A partial failure of the brake system. A factor associated with the accident was a leaking brake system. |
| Aug 15, 1999 | JOHNSON CREEK, WI | N4072C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. |
| Mar 08, 1999 | SANTA ROSA, NM | N8470K | Incident | substantial | The unfavorable wind gust which inverted the airplane while taxiing. |
| Feb 21, 1999 | BRISTOL, CT | N6191M | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of power due to the failure of a fatigued connecting rod bolt. |
| Sep 14, 1998 | SPRAY, OR | N8666K | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's subsequent misjudgment of clearance with a transmission wire during a precautionary landing approach. …A partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's subsequent misjudgment of clearance with a transmission wire during a precautionary landing approach. The reason for the power loss was not determined; however, the pilot reported that it was not of a mechanical nature. The transmission wire was a factor. |
| Sep 12, 1998 | TAHLEQUAH, OK | N8548K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff. A factor was the gusty wind conditions at the time of the acciden…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff. A factor was the gusty wind conditions at the time of the accident. |
| Aug 05, 1998 | DELTA JUNCTION, AK | N8835K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were willow trees, and rising terrain. |
| Apr 18, 1998 | CHUGIAK, AK | N134C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable, slush-covered, runway for landing. A factor was the slush-covered runway. |
| Apr 17, 1998 | TECUMSEH, MI | N97876 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factors were wind gusts and …The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factors were wind gusts and crosswind. |
| Aug 14, 1997 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N97959 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Apr 19, 1997 | SMITHFIELD, NC | N9063K | Incident | substantial | a fracture in the crankshaft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a nose over. |
| Jan 20, 1997 | WINTER HAVEN, FL | N97108 | Incident | substantial | Failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat for descent resulting in engine failure due to carburetor induction icing. |