# FAA incident reports: Stinson 108-1 A list on [Stinson 108-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-1.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 189 reports - [Accident 20260822012139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260822012139A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Joseph, OR · Aug 22, 2026 · N8391K · Substantial damage > Pilot flew from sandpoint (kszt) to Joseph (kjsy) for a fuel stop. While on final approach noticed the winds were favoring a heavy crosswind and decided to abort the landing and go around. Pilot flew to nearby enterprise airport (8S4) where the winds were… - [Accident 20230711013609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230711013609A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Burlington, WA · Jul 11, 2023 · N8889K · Destroyed > During landing pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. The aircraft vacated the runway surface area into the grass and became airborne. Unable to sustain flight the aircraft stalled into the ground and came to rest on a parked aircraft. - [Incident 20230225009129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230225009129I.md): Stinson 108-1 · Columbus, MS · Feb 25, 2023 · N8748K · Minor damage > Pilot stated that on initial touchdown the plane yawed to the right and was corrected with left rudder;as the nose came back to the left, the wind picked the left wing up and the right wingtip hit the runway. The left wing came back down, and then we nosed… - [Accident 20230212002169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230212002169A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Morgan, UT · Feb 12, 2023 · N8135K · Substantial damage > Pilot touched down and slowed. The tailwheel touched down as well. The aircraft started to turn left, pilot applied right rudder. Right rudder was too abrupt and aircraft slowed to the point the pilot couldn’t get the aircraft from going right. 42U has a… - [Incident 20230108000509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230108000509I.md): Stinson 108-1 · Anoka, MN · Jan 8, 2023 · N9033K · Minor damage > 2023-01-08 [privacy data omitted] went off left side of runway during landing and struck snowbank, 2 on board no injuries and minor damage. CFI was in the right seat providing training for tailwheel endorsement and insurance checkout. After touching down… - [Accident 20220730013609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220730013609A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Columbus, OH · Jul 30, 2022 · N9162K · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted], Stinson, lhq-cmh, landing runway 28R, landed hard, left gear broke and folded under cabin. Striking left wing on ground and prop. Occupants exited aircraft uninjured. Aircraft damage: substantial - [Accident 20210802012339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210802012339A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Sterling, AK · Aug 2, 2021 · N8656K · Substantial damage > On August 2, 2021 at approximately 2:58 pm local time, N8656K, a Stinson 108-1, was substantially damaged during an emergency Landing following a partial engine power loss during takeoff. There were four people onboard the aircraft with no injuries reported. - [Accident 20210725011829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210725011829A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Boseman, MT · Jul 25, 2021 · N8844K · Substantial damage > On landing, pilot experienced right drift due to un anticipated/forecasted wind and was unable to retain control of aircraft and maintain runway alignment. Initiated a hard left-rudder input which cause the left landing gear strut to collapse and subsequent… - [Incident 20200123001709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200123001709I.md): Stinson 108-1 · Hays, KS · Jan 23, 2020 · N97644 · Minor damage > During down wind taxiing to the take off runway, the pilot started a turn to take the active runway. He admits he became distracted by a back seat passenger and turned around to talk to them. He suspects he relaxed the control input to the elevator at this… - [Accident 20190119000309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190119000309A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Shawano, WI · Jan 19, 2019 · N97969 · Destroyed > The pilot in command stated that on January 18, 2019 he went to bed at 2130 and woke up on January 19, 2019 at 0630. He stated that he felt good and he was not taking any medication. He lives on 38WI where the aircraft is based and checked the weather (via… - [Incident 20180930019319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180930019319I.md): Stinson 108-1 · Mayo, FL · Sep 30, 2018 · N8599K · No damage > On September 30, 2018, at 1053 EST a 1947 Stinson, model 108-1, N8599K that is registered to [privacy data omitted], had an engine power problem during cruise flight and the engine lost power. The pilot landed the aircraft in a cow pasture at Mayo, Florida.… - [Accident 20180427004239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180427004239A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Spokane, WA · Apr 27, 2018 · N35VM · Substantial damage > N35VM, single engine, conventional gear, Stinson 108, lost control on landing and groundlooped, departing the landing runway 04R. The pilot stated he was returning from a part 91 flight in an aircraft make/model that was purchased recently, 10 hours total in… - [Accident 20170721012569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170721012569A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Jul 21, 2017 · N8954K · Substantial damage > After a normal landing at klxt, the pilot applied brakes. The left brake pedal responded as expected but the right pedal went all the way to the floor. Left brake then locked up the left main and pulled the aircraft to the left side of the runway. The pilot… - [Accident 20140718012369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140718012369A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Bruno, MN · Jul 18, 2014 · N9034K · Substantial damage > Pilot reported that approximately 1/2 hour into a flight from kdyt to 8Y4 while at an altitude of approximately 2000' AGL, the engine sputtered for approximately 10 seconds and then abruptly quit. He initiated emergency procedures and located a suitable field… - [Accident 20131227025839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131227025839A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Lodi, CA · Dec 27, 2013 · N8848K · Substantial damage > Pilot in command (PIC) fueled up at medesto airport (30 gallons) and took off from medesto airport to Lodi airport without incident and landed safely at the Lodi airport. PIC took off from the Lodi airport without any problems. Within 12 minutes into the… - [Accident 20130718017199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130718017199A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Tuftonboro, NH · Jul 18, 2013 · N8721K · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed 5M3 with full fuel. On level off at 1800MSL PIC began leaning mixture when engine began running very rough. Aircraft lost power, oil pressure and rpms. PIC decided to land in a cow pasture to the northeast. Upon landing in the grass the… - [Accident 20130517006849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130517006849A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Cambridge, MN · May 17, 2013 · N8931K · Substantial damage > After landing on runway 16 at Cambridge, MN (cbg), the pilot lost directional control and departed the left side of runway, struck left wing tip on the ground and then proceeded to roll over on the nose of the aircraft and struck propeller at which time the… - [Incident 20120328003769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120328003769I.md): Stinson 108-1 · Cotter, AR · Mar 28, 2012 · N97998 · No damage > On March 29, 2012 at 1145 a Stinson 108, N92779 lost partial power after departure from valley air park, Cotter, AR on a pleasure flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft made an emergency… - [Accident 20120325003429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120325003429A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Coolin, ID · Mar 25, 2012 · N97032 · Substantial damage > Pilot landed on snow covered runway. Snow was wet with a frozen top crust and a depth between eight (8) to ten (10) inches at impact point. The aircraft roll out was approx. 600 ft. at which point the main wheels sunk into the snow enough to arrest the… - [Accident 20111118026799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111118026799A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Boulder, NV · Nov 18, 2011 · N9016K · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted] Stated he was flying from cedar city, Utah to lake havasu Arizona. During the flight he decided to land at Boulder City (bvu) Nevada because he did not want to land in bullhead city at night. It was windy that evening, AWOS stated winds… - [Accident 20110723014119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110723014119A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Moses Lake, WA · Jul 23, 2011 · N8318K · Substantial damage > Approximately 500 to 600 feet into the takeoff roll, the PIC lost directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft departed the runway to the left and encountered a gravel surface, the PIC was applying the brakes at the time. The tires, or a tire, dug into… - [Incident 20110116000479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110116000479I.md): Stinson 108-1 · Xenia, OH · Jan 16, 2011 · N8883K · Minor damage > On jan 16, 2011 at 0945AM pilot [privacy data omitted] flew his Stinson N8883K from cak (akron-canton oh.) To I19 greene county Ohio. He started his descent into I19 and the engine started running rough. The wx was VFR at the time. The rough running engine… - [Accident 20100614035009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100614035009A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Townsend, MT · Jun 14, 2010 · N8706K · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted] Said that it was a clear day with no wind. He intended to make one takeoff, traffic pattern, and landing. He stated the touchdown on landing was good. On rollout he applied the brakes and must have over applied the brake on one side,… - [Accident 20100607037389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100607037389A.md): Stinson 108-1 · Galena, AK · Jun 7, 2010 · N136SP · Substantial damage > Ground loop on takeoff from Galena Airport. No contributing factors. - [Accident 20091218053039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091218053039A.md): Univar 1081 · Selawik, AK · Dec 18, 2009 · N136SP · Substantial damage > While operating to the Selawik Airport the pilot encountered white-out conditions. The pilot attempted to land on a frozen lake impacting the lake damaging the wing, propeller, and skiis. The aircraft was not equipped with an attitude instrument. - [Incident 20090706012649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090706012649I.md): Univar 1081 · Villa Rica, GA · Jul 6, 2009 · N8181K · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot was conducting local flight out of Stockmar Airport (20GA) after aircraft returned from annual inspection. Made one touch and go on rwy 28 without incident. On second touch and go, when tailwheel lowered to runway a severe shimmying began with an… - [Accident 20081022850619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081022850619A.md): Stinso 1081 · Concrete, WA · Oct 22, 2008 · N97946 · Destroyed > (-23) After departing the Concrete airport the pilot applied "carb heat", a (rope like material) which had been glued to the carb heat muff came loose and was injested into the carburator inlet restricting the airflow to the engine, which resulted in the loss… - [Accident 20080916845429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080916845429A.md): Univar 1081 · Kalispell, MT · Sep 16, 2008 · N8963K · Substantial damage > (-23) On September 16, 2008, at 1526 MDT, a Stinson 108-1, N8963K, registered to [privacy data omitted], ground looped 300 feet down the runway after landing at Kalispell, MT. (Gpi), on runway 20 while on a personal flight. There was light wind of 3-6 KTS out… - [Incident 20080408013689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080408013689I.md): Univar 1081 · Seattle, WA · Apr 8, 2008 · N8644K · Minor damage > (-23) During seaplane flight instruction, the left float struck an object in the water immediately after a normal landing. The bottom of the left float was punctured and the float began to take on water. The pilot called 911 for assistance because pumping the… - [Incident 20080101010889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080101010889I.md): Univar 1081 · Elkgrove, CA · Jan 1, 2008 · N8385K · No damage > (-23) On 01/01/2008, N8385K, approx time: 1330 PST, was performing touch and go landings at F72. After the third landing, the acft climbed out and turned crosswind. Just prior to the downwind turn N8385K had an engine failure. The acft continued to fly until… - [Incident 20070306003019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070306003019I.md): Univar 1081 · Manhattan, KS · Mar 6, 2007 · N97876 > (-23) Upon landing at kmhk, pilot lost control of his airplane and the tail spun around. Pilot stated he thought he had a flat tire. Pilot stated that the aircraft just got away from him. Air traffic controller at kmhk stated that he saw the aircraft spin… - [Incident 20070224002999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070224002999I.md): Univar 1081 · Elko, NV · Feb 24, 2007 · N9088K · Minor damage > (-23) During operation at an altitude of approximately 9500' MSL, the pilot reported the engine went to a reduced power condition. The aircraft landed without incident in a field; however, during taxi, the left main landing gear wheel went into a rut and the… - [Accident 20061120025649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061120025649A.md): Univar 1081 · San Jose, CA · Nov 20, 2006 · N97949 · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot in command departed reid-hillview airport (rhv) at approximately 12:15 PDT and made one circuit around the pattern. He then departed the airport and flew approximately 10 NM southeast, turned around and headed back to the airport. As he was… - [Accident 20060811028869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060811028869A.md): Univar 1081 · Meadville, PA · Aug 11, 2006 · N97541 · Substantial damage > (-23) At 1545, on August 11, 2006, a Stinson 108-1 touched down near 1000 feet from the approach end of runway 7, and soon began a slow swerve to the left, sliding the right main landing gear tire and the right wingtip against the runway surface. The aircraft… - [Accident 20060315005439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060315005439A.md): Univar 1081 · Limon, CO · Mar 15, 2006 · N8947K · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot indicates that he experienced greater than forecast winds aloft enroute from ulysses, Kansas to boulder, Colorado. Pilot diverted to Limon, CO for a precautionary additional fuel stop. Pilot attempted a landing on runway 16 with the winds (per… - [Accident 20050919034259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050919034259A.md): Univar 1081 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sep 19, 2005 · N8495K · Substantial damage > (-23) The student pilot was practicing landings at tea airport, SD on sept. 19, 2005. The pilot lost directional control of the airplane. The right main landing gear buckled underneath the airplane. The airplane came to rest on the right edge of the runway.… - [Incident 20050812019639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050812019639I.md): Univar 1081 · Cumming, GA · Aug 12, 2005 · N97141 · Minor damage > (-23) PIC stated he took off from jasper (jzp) airport headed to lake lanier. Approximately 15 minutes from jasper the engine began to run rough. PIC tried switching mags but the engine continued to lose power. PIC heard some loud clanking noise from the… - [Accident 20040327010979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040327010979A.md): Univar 1081 · Sidell, LA · Mar 27, 2004 · N8755K · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft had just landed, when the pilot encounted gusty winds and lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft veered off to the left side of the runway, ground looped and flipped over. - [Accident 20031005026269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031005026269A.md): Univar 1081 · Pauls Valley, OK · Oct 5, 2003 · N845 · Destroyed > (-23) The aircraft departed Pauls Valley Municipal Airport at 6:40 pm, on October 5, 2003, to conduct touch and go landings. The pilot departed runway 35 and executed a touch and go. The pilot came to a complete stop on the second landing and taxied around… - [Accident 20030601011029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030601011029A.md): Univar 1081 · Jenison, MI · Jun 1, 2003 · N8278K · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot's statement: "came in for landing, normal configuration, touched runway. At that second, lost control. Aircraft veered to left, left wing came up, right wing touched ground, right gear broke & prop touched ground." - [Accident 20030427020089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030427020089A.md): Univar 1081 · Romeoville, IL · Apr 27, 2003 · N97930 · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot stated on landing rollout at about 10-15 mph he felt gust of wind. At that time the aircraft started left to the side of the runway. Pilot stated he tried to correct with aileron and rudder with negative results. At that point the pilot attempted… - [Accident 20030307002989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030307002989A.md): Univar 1081 · Eloy, AZ · Mar 7, 2003 · N8344K · Minor damage > (.19) On March 7, 2003, about 0710 mountain standard time, a Stinson 108-1, N8344K, nosed over during a forced landing in a field near Eloy, Arizona. The forced landing was precipitated by a loss of engine power during cruise. The pilot/owner was operating… - [Accident 20030211001609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030211001609A.md): Univar 1081 · Sitka, AK · Feb 11, 2003 · N71X · Substantial damage > (-23) Spoke with pilot on 02-11-03 at approximately 13:45 and he stated that he "lost the tail" on landing in Sitka. This disclosure by the pilot in failing to maintain control of his aircraft then resulted in the aircraft "ground looping" and causing damage… - [Accident 20021212033569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021212033569A.md): Univar 1081 · Frankenmuth, MI · Dec 12, 2002 · N8469K · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) Witnesses report aircraft departed runway 27 at Frankenmuth (66G) and climbed to approximately 200 ft. AGL, then turned left to approximately a 135 degree heading. Aircraft continued on this heading for approximately 3/4 mile, still at 200 feet, then… - [Accident 20020616015329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020616015329A.md): Univar 1081 · Burley, ID · Jun 16, 2002 · N8849K · No damage > (-23) Shortly after takeoff from Burley, Idaho airport (byi), pilot experienced engine failure and landed in a field in heyburn, Idaho, about a mile from byi. There was substantial damage to the left main landing gear and left horizontal stabilizer. - [Accident 20010720038929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010720038929A.md): Univar 1081 · Latrobe, PA · Jul 20, 2001 · N8212K · No damage > (-23) The following narrative was developed through an on scene investigation, pilot and witness interviews, by personnel of the allegheny flight standards distric office. The pilot was conducting a pleasure flight from the Mt. Pleasant-scottsdale airport to… - [Accident 20010331006199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010331006199A.md): Univar 1081 · Redlands, CA · Mar 31, 2001 · N8158K · Substantial damage > (.19) On March 31, 2001, about 1133 hours PST, a Stinson 108-1, N8158K, owned and operated by the pilot, experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot made a forced landing about 3 miles northeast of the banning, CA., airport and collided with a berm.… - [Accident 20000709007889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000709007889A.md): Univar 1081 · Topeka, KS · Jul 9, 2000 · N9442K · Substantial damage > (-23) A/c experienced engine problems following take off to the south. Attempted downwind mid-field landing. Right gear broke on impact. Right wing, fuselage, prop subsequently damaged. (.4) on July 9, 2000 at 2045 CDT, a Stinson 108-1, N9442K, piloted by a… - [Incident 20000603030549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000603030549I.md): Univar 1081 · Plainfield, IL · Jun 3, 2000 · N97062 · Minor damage > (-23)After landing, during roll out around 20 to 30 mph, the a/c departed runway 36. As a result the a/c pitched down and caused minor damage to the propeller. - [Accident 20000521009769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000521009769A.md): Univar 1081 · Los Angeles, CA · May 21, 2000 · N8398K · Substantial damage > (-23) Landing at whitman airport, Los Angeles and ground looped off the left side of runway 12. The pilot reported his foot came off the right rudder pedal. And got stuck under the petal. No injuries to the sole occupant substantial wing damage. (.4) on may… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-1/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9230404') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-1/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.