How many accidents has the Stinson 108 had?

The NTSB has recorded 390 events involving the Stinson 108: 32 fatal, 47 serious, 72 minor injuries, and 238 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Stinson 108 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Stinson 108 has 390 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Stinson 108 Safety Record

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

390

All Events

238

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (57 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jan 04, 1997	RICHLAND, WA	N9467K	Incident	substantial	failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an ultralight aircraft that was taxiing and had stopped in front of him.
Dec 20, 1996	FRIDAY HARBOR, WA	N233C	Incident	destroyed	failure of the engine (powerplant) for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident include: being over water at the time of power failu… failure of the engine (powerplant) for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident include: being over water at the time of power failure.
Nov 03, 1996	TYLER, TX	N798C	Incident	substantial	a loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Aug 06, 1996	CULBERTSON, MT	CGYYF	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control; and her inadequate remedial action for gusty… the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control; and her inadequate remedial action for gusty winds after the aircraft departed the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the strong and gusty crosswinds.
Jul 12, 1996	AROCK, OR	N8692K	Incident	substantial	failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. The tailwind w… failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. The tailwind was a related factor.
Jun 14, 1996	ELBRIDGE, NY	N8073K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper decision to use auto fuel and to fly the airplane when it was in need of major repairs and overdue its annual inspection.
May 19, 1996	CUT BANK, MT	N9808K	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadverten… the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions (crosswind and gusts), and rough terrain.
May 06, 1996	EL PASO, TX	N427C	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident… the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable en route wind.
Apr 05, 1996	PONTIAC, MI	N6179M	Incident	substantial	failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition.
Mar 30, 1996	SOLDOTNA, AK	N6443M	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor.
Feb 12, 1996	HUBBARD, OR	N417DW	Incident	substantial	the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance on short final. A factor was the wet and soft terrain short of the runway threshold.
Jan 26, 1996	SANDSTONE, MN	N653C	Incident	substantial	the pilot's selection of an ice-covered runway for takeoff. A factor was the icy runway.
Sep 04, 1995	CORVALLIS, OR	N8865K	Incident	substantial	SHEARING OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT RETAINER CAP RETAINING PINS.
Aug 19, 1995	TRIBUNE, KS	N6911M	Incident	substantial	the pilot's use of excessive braking during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional c… the pilot's use of excessive braking during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Jul 07, 1995	ANCHORAGE, AK	N257C	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT SWERVE, AND THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BR… THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT SWERVE, AND THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKE PRESSURE, WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE DOWN CONDITION.
Jul 01, 1995	SHISHMAREF, AK	N9600K	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, WHILE THERE WAS SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDI… FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF, WHILE THERE WAS SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO LOWER THE FLAPS FOR TAKEOFF.
Apr 23, 1995	CLARION, PA	N978D	Incident	substantial	A PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Jan 21, 1995	LODI, CA	N9359K	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind wind condition and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway.
Oct 19, 1994	PALMER, AK	N97821	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. SNOW COVERED TERRAIN IN THE LANDING AREA WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Aug 31, 1994	ANCHORAGE, AK	N9130K	Incident	substantial	THE BINDING IN THE MECHANICAL FUEL SELECTOR VALVE, AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Aug 04, 1994	SALCHA, AK	N97294	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE SPECIFIC MAKE/MODEL/TYPE… THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE SPECIFIC MAKE/MODEL/TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.
Jul 08, 1994	IONE, WA	N6276M	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE THE PILOT'S FATIGUE, AND TREES NEAR THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
Jun 21, 1994	WARREN, MN	N6808M	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper use of the parking brake.
May 16, 1994	KETTLE RIVER, MN	N9761K	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. THE CARBURETOR ICING WEATHER CONDITION WAS A FACTOR… THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. THE CARBURETOR ICING WEATHER CONDITION WAS A FACTOR.
Apr 10, 1994	RAMONA, CA	N6319M	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.

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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