Stinson 108 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 390 events recorded from 1948 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2002 | Tuscaloosa, AL | N2243M | Incident | substantial | The pilots loss of directional control during landing roll, and subsequent inadvertent ground loop. |
| Apr 20, 2002 | Helena, MT | N959D | Incident | substantial |
Fracture of the left main wheel assembly during the takeoff roll. Factors include the use of a wheel assembly not approved for the accident airplane,…Fracture of the left main wheel assembly during the takeoff roll. Factors include the use of a wheel assembly not approved for the accident airplane, and the use of an oversized tire. |
| Oct 14, 2001 | ROSAMOND, CA | N735C | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. The airplane's failure to accelerate …The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. The airplane's failure to accelerate was due to a disintegrated bearing on the camshaft. The pilot's failure to make a timely abort decision was a factor. |
| Sep 28, 2001 | Duluth, MN | N653C | Incident | substantial | The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and the soft terrain. |
| Aug 18, 2001 | Dover, AR | N6898M | Minor | substantial | the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. |
| Aug 10, 2001 | Palmer, AK | N8090K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for an off-airport landing. |
| Jul 20, 2001 | Latrobe, PA | N8212K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop. |
| Jul 05, 2001 | Friendly, MD | N6647M | Serious (1) | substantial |
A baffling failure within the exhaust system. Factors were an inadequate annual inspection and the pilot's operation of the airplane with known defic…A baffling failure within the exhaust system. Factors were an inadequate annual inspection and the pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment. |
| Apr 26, 2001 | WHITE POST, VA | N97168 | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the tall wet grass. |
| Apr 22, 2001 | GLENNALLEN, AK | N6912M | Minor | destroyed |
A total failure of the engine and subsequent rupture of the crankcase during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a for…A total failure of the engine and subsequent rupture of the crankcase during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| 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. |
| Mar 31, 2001 | Redlands, CA | N8158K | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power during cruise flight over rough terrain for undetermined non-mechanical reasons. |
| 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. |
| Jun 21, 2000 | MOUNTAIN HOME, ID | N8865K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to takeoff in unfavorable weather conditions without first calculating takeoff performance data. Factors include gusty winds, dow…The pilot's decision to takeoff in unfavorable weather conditions without first calculating takeoff performance data. Factors include gusty winds, downdrafts, terrain-induced turbulence, and rough/uneven terrain where the pilot elected to make the precautionary landing. |
| 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. |
| Jan 22, 2000 | DELAND, FL | N663C | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's evasive maneuver during landing roll due to panic after hearing another pilot report landing on the opposite runway resulting in the pilot…The pilot's evasive maneuver during landing roll due to panic after hearing another pilot report landing on the opposite runway resulting in the pilot losing directional control and nosing over in soft terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot of the other aircraft using the wrong runway. |
| Nov 28, 1999 | GROVE CITY, PA | N89F | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing rollout. |
| Oct 23, 1999 | TERRELL, TX | N8525K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. |