How many accidents has the Stinson L-5 had?

The NTSB has recorded 13 events involving the Stinson L-5: 1 fatal, 0 serious, 2 minor injuries, and 10 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Stinson L-5 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Stinson L-5 has 13 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Stinson L-5 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 13 events recorded from 1983 to 2024.

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Fatal (1 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Oct 26, 2024	Pleasanton, TX	N9HU	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
Aug 07, 2005	Gallup, NM	N2584B	Incident	substantial	an on-ground loss of control due to the flight controls becoming jammed because the pilot failed to properly secure his flight bag.
Sep 14, 2002	Spanish Fork, UT	N8369H	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate use of rudder and failure to maintain direcctional control following a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's i… the pilot's inadequate use of rudder and failure to maintain direcctional control following a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing.
Sep 29, 1999	WOODWARD, OK	N68591	Incident	substantial	The in-flight separation of the tip of a wood propeller blade. Contributing factors were the soft terrain and ditch encountered during the precaution… The in-flight separation of the tip of a wood propeller blade. Contributing factors were the soft terrain and ditch encountered during the precautionary landing.
Jul 21, 1995	ELKO, NV	N31853	Minor	substantial	the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot in taking timely corrective ac… the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot in taking timely corrective action.
Oct 03, 1992	HOUSTON, TX	N6438C	Fatal (1)	destroyed	THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT'S INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. FACTORS WERE THE LEFT QUARTERING TAILWIND AND THIS PILOT'S INABILITY TO SEE THE OTHER AIRP… THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT'S INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. FACTORS WERE THE LEFT QUARTERING TAILWIND AND THIS PILOT'S INABILITY TO SEE THE OTHER AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Sep 26, 1991	LAGRANGE, GA	N67174	Incident	substantial	THE J-5 PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.
Aug 02, 1990	VICTORVILLE, CA	N1718M	Minor	substantial	THE OIL GAUGE LINE 'B' NUT BACKED OFF, AND THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.
Aug 06, 1989	MINNEAPOLIS, MN	N68591	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT SELECTED THE WRONG RUNWAY AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Aug 27, 1988	CHINO, CA	N723E	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1985	WAYNESVILLE, OH	N1156V	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 02, 1984	WOOSTER, OH	N1570M	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 18, 1983	HAINES, OR	N6430C	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending

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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