Stinson 108 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1948 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2004 | Tulsa, OK | N6183M | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 31, 2004 | Susanville, CA | N9816K | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection of the airplane and ensure that the oil cap was secured, which resulted in a descent into…the pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection of the airplane and ensure that the oil cap was secured, which resulted in a descent into terrain due to his obstructed view out of the windshield. |
| Mar 27, 2004 | Slidell, LA | N8755K | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind conditions and maintain control of the airplane while landing. |
| Mar 23, 2004 | Levelock, AK | N97124 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an overrun. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequa…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an overrun. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, a tailwind, and a slippery, ice-covered landing surface. |
| Jan 25, 2004 | Sanford, ME | N6234M | Incident | destroyed | An engine fire for undetermined reasons during start-up. |
| Oct 05, 2003 | Pauls Valley, OK | N845 | Incident | destroyed | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 05, 2003 | Lake Placid, FL | N831C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| 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. |
| Jul 31, 2003 | White Post, VA | N97168 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot/ mechanic's improper annual inspection including his rigging of the elevator flight control, and his subsequent inadequate preflight inspect…The pilot/ mechanic's improper annual inspection including his rigging of the elevator flight control, and his subsequent inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane prior to flight, when he failed to detect the improperly rigged elevator flight control, both of which resulted in restricted up elevator control during the flare. |
| Jul 06, 2003 | Vernal, UT | N121N | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an inadvertent g…the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. |
| Jul 03, 2003 | Hendersonville, TN | N6088M | Serious (1) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and nose over on none suitable terr…The total loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and nose over on none suitable terrain. |
| Jun 30, 2003 | St. Johns, AZ | N6216M | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting and shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control and a gr…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting and shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control and a ground loop. The gusting and shifting wind conditions were factors in the accident. |
| Jun 02, 2003 | Jenison, MI | N8278K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor to the accident was the overload of the right main landing gea…The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor to the accident was the overload of the right main landing gear. |
| Apr 27, 2003 | Romeoville, IL | N97930 | Incident | substantial | The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing rollout. A factor to the accident was the gusting crosswind. |
| Apr 27, 2003 | Brookville, OH | N97376 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| 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. |
| Feb 11, 2003 | Sitka, AK | N71X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop, and the col…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop, and the collapse of the right main landing gear. |
| Jan 25, 2003 | Elbert, CO | N9335K | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gu…the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts. |
| Dec 12, 2002 | Frankenmuth, MI | N8469K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Sep 23, 2002 | Anacortes, WA | N9641 | Incident | substantial | Normal braking application was excessive during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft nosing over. |
| 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 | Falcon, CO | N6968M | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll and subsequent abort. Factors relating to the accident were the gusting cros…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll and subsequent abort. Factors relating to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the unsuitable terrain encountered when the airplane departed the runway. |
| Jun 30, 2002 | Mifflintown, PA | N6678M | Minor | substantial | On-ground carburetor icing. |
| Jun 16, 2002 | Heyburn, ID | N8849K | Incident | substantial | A blocked fuel line due to a gasket that had disintegrated and blocked the fuel line. |