# Stinson 108-2 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 9230406 - Manufacturer (registry): STINSON - Model: 108-2 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 90 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-767](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-767) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Univair Aircraft Corporation - Registered aircraft: 285 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-2 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979 - [AD 50-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-25-01): Fuel drip strip · Univair 108, 108-1, 108-2 and 1 more - [AD 50-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-17-02): Rudder cable inspection · Univair 108, 108-1, 108-2 and 1 more - [AD 49-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-16-02): Wing fabric inspection · Univair 108-2 and 108-3 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 ## Registered aircraft (285, first 50) - [N108MN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108MN): [Peterson Lucas J H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERSON%20LUCAS%20J%20H), [Danube, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Danube), S/N 108-3259 - [N108WY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108WY): built 1947, S/N 108-2444 - [N10CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10CL): [Duffy James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUFFY%20JAMES%20R), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1947, S/N 108-2587 - [N147C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147C): [Wolverine Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOLVERINE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Frankenmuth, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Frankenmuth), S/N 108-3147 - [N159C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159C): [Fay William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAY%20WILLIAM%20E), [Washougal, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Washougal), built 1947, S/N 108-3159 - [N161C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161C): [Marler Ryan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARLER%20RYAN), [Rexburg, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Rexburg), S/N 1083161 - [N162C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162C): [Bradley Christopher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADLEY%20CHRISTOPHER), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), S/N 108-3162 - [N165C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165C): [Weakley Companies LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEAKLEY%20COMPANIES%20LLC), [Poland, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Poland), built 1947, S/N 108-3165 - [N168C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N168C): [Sutton George Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTTON%20GEORGE%20MICHAEL), [Carmel Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Carmel%20Valley), built 1947, S/N 108-3168 - [N171C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N171C): [Carpenter John H Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARPENTER%20JOHN%20H%20JR), [Malabar, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Malabar), built 1947, S/N 108-3171 - [N174C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N174C): [Durham Rex L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DURHAM%20REX%20L), [Blakely, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Blakely), built 1947, S/N 108-3174 - [N175C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N175C): [Rauber Paul C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAUBER%20PAUL%20C), [Carmel By The Sea, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Carmel%20By%20The%20Sea), built 1947, S/N 108-3175 - [N176C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N176C): [Purvis David S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PURVIS%20DAVID%20S), [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno), built 1947, S/N 108-3176 - [N177C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N177C): [Smith Happy E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20HAPPY%20E), [Rogersville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Rogersville), built 1947, S/N 108-3177 - [N184C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N184C): [Patterson Charles R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTERSON%20CHARLES%20R), [Jeffersonville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Jeffersonville), built 1947, S/N 108-3184 - [N187C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187C): [Hogan Mary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOGAN%20MARY), [Forest Park, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Forest%20Park), built 1947, S/N 108-3187 - [N18F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18F): [Wilcox Gilbert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILCOX%20GILBERT%20B), [Somers, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Somers), built 1947, S/N 108-3092 - [N195C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N195C): [Wixom Jason D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIXOM%20JASON%20D), [Blackfoot, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Blackfoot), S/N 108-3195 - [N197C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N197C): [Wilson Eric D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20ERIC%20D), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), S/N 108-3197 - [N198C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N198C): [Stanton Jason H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANTON%20JASON%20H), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1947, S/N 108-3198 - [N201C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N201C): [Vlk Mark J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VLK%20MARK%20J), [Moses Lake, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Moses%20Lake), S/N 108-3201 - [N202C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N202C): [Luft Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUFT%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1947, S/N 108-3202 - [N209C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N209C): [Rezin David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REZIN%20DAVID%20L), [Warrens, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Warrens), built 1947, S/N 108-3209 - [N211Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211Z): [Bell Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20SCOTT), [Mc Alpin, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Mc%20Alpin), built 1947, S/N 108-2838 - [N216C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N216C): [Ireland James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IRELAND%20JAMES%20L), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1947, S/N 108-3216 - [N220C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220C): [Sparks James D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPARKS%20JAMES%20D), [Glennallen, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Glennallen), built 1947, S/N 108-3220 - [N221C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N221C): [Kappel Alea](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAPPEL%20ALEA), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1947, S/N 108-3221 - [N224C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N224C): [Merritt Daniel D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERRITT%20DANIEL%20D), [Graham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Graham), built 1947, S/N 108-3224 - [N227C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227C): [Kisela Andrew J DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KISELA%20ANDREW%20J%20DBA), [Tecumseh, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Tecumseh), built 1947, S/N 108-3227 - [N240C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N240C): [Avenger Educators LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVENGER%20EDUCATORS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1947, S/N 108-3240 - [N242C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N242C): [Foss Jared K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOSS%20JARED%20K), [Greenbush, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Greenbush), built 1947, S/N 108-3242 - [N243C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N243C): [K R T Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K%20R%20T%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1947, S/N 108-3243 - [N246C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N246C): [Christopher R Keene](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTOPHER%20R%20KEENE), [Weedsport, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Weedsport), built 1947, S/N 108-3246 - [N247C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N247C): built 1947, S/N 108-3247 - [N248C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N248C): [Komko Richard D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOMKO%20RICHARD%20D), [Spanaway, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spanaway), S/N 108-3248 - [N261C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N261C): [Marshall Bob L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARSHALL%20BOB%20L), [Pine River, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Pine%20River), built 1947, S/N 108-3261 - [N2721L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2721L): [Godke John Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GODKE%20JOHN%20MICHAEL), [Titusville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Titusville), built 1947, S/N 108-2721 - [N275C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N275C): [Lowe Butch](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOWE%20BUTCH), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), built 1947, S/N 108-3275 - [N283C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N283C): [Farwell Jesse R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARWELL%20JESSE%20R), [Albion, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Albion), built 1947, S/N 108-3283 - [N291C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N291C): [Nylund Michael K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NYLUND%20MICHAEL%20K), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1947, S/N 108-3291 - [N292C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N292C): [Stephens Thomas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEPHENS%20THOMAS%20A), [Baton Rouge, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Baton%20Rouge), built 1947, S/N 108-3292 - [N293C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N293C): [Troedson Wesley M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROEDSON%20WESLEY%20M), [Richfield, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Richfield), built 1947, S/N 108-3293 - [N299C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N299C): [Carr Steven F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARR%20STEVEN%20F), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1947, S/N 108-3299 - [N3076K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3076K): [Bergeron Harvey E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERGERON%20HARVEY%20E), [North Conway, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/North%20Conway), built 1947, S/N 108-3076 - [N311C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N311C): [Fryer Properties LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRYER%20PROPERTIES%20LLC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1947, S/N 108-3311 - [N316C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N316C): [Tuttle Jacob](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUTTLE%20JACOB), [Graham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Graham), S/N 108-3316 - [N326C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N326C): [Tipton Hugh Anthony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIPTON%20HUGH%20ANTHONY), [Mina, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Mina), built 1947, S/N 108-3326 - [N32CV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32CV): [Aero 32 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%2032%20LLC), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), built 1947, S/N 108-3032 - [N330C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N330C): [Lemire Lee M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEMIRE%20LEE%20M), [Oregon City, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Oregon%20City), built 1947, S/N 108-3330 - [N332C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N332C): [Marks William D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARKS%20WILLIAM%20D), [Highland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Highland), built 1948, S/N 108-3332 All 285: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-2/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (264, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ANC24LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA048), Jun 1, 2024: Stinson 108-2 (N299C), Bethel, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The uncertificated pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse. Contributing was the… - [NTSB ERA24LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA210), May 6, 2024: Stinson 108-2 (N2721L), Titusville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with an approach light. - [NTSB ERA24LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA052), Nov 30, 2023: Stinson 108-2 (N9564K), Martinsville, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a wheel landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway. - [NTSB ERA20LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA320), Sep 17, 2020: Stinson 108 (N336C), Newport, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a disconnected carburetor mixture control cable which allowed the carburetor mixture lever to migrate to the cut-off position during flight. - [NTSB CEN20LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA345), Aug 12, 2020: Stinson 108 (N9726K), Glenwood Springs, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing due to a sheared tailwheel locking pin. - [NTSB CEN19LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA222), Jul 13, 2019: Stinson 108 (N9651K), Clinton, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB GAA18CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA156), Mar 11, 2018: Stinson 108 (N9457K), Cedar Rapids, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA18CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA028), Oct 26, 2017: Stinson 108 (N927D), Lewiston, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain appropriate training in the airplane before flying solo. - [NTSB ERA17LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA182), May 17, 2017: Stinson 108 (N9366K), West Creek, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s exhaust valve getting stuck and the subsequent fracturing of the valve face stem. - [NTSB GAA17CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA264), May 6, 2017: Stinson 108 (N9510K), Pedro Bay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB GAA17CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA224), Apr 7, 2017: Stinson 108 (N9363K), Woodruff, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction's incorrect brake usage and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB GAA17CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA153), Feb 20, 2017: Stinson 108 (N9277K), Valparaiso, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. - [NTSB GAA16CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA424), Aug 5, 2016: Stinson 108 (N9250K), Sunriver, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and nose-over. - [NTSB CEN16LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA287), Jul 22, 2016: Stinson 108 (N8019K), Dodge Center, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB ANC16LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA048), Jul 18, 2016: Stinson 108 (N343C), Haines, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop and overstress failure of the left main landing… - [NTSB GAA16CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA221), May 6, 2016: Stinson 108 (N8068K), Batavia, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's incorrect brake application during the runway… - [NTSB CEN13LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA091), Dec 5, 2012: Stinson 108-2 (N8775K), Halfway, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly maintain the airplane and engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to improperly installed magnetos and a broken camshaft. - [NTSB ANC12CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA104), Sep 9, 2012: Stinson 108-2 (N9723K), Nikiski, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA12CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA529), Aug 23, 2012: Stinson 108-2 (N340C), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR12CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA291), Jun 25, 2012: Stinson 108-2 (N247C), Mile Hi Landing Strip, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of the speed and distance required to land, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB WPR11LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA307), Jul 5, 2011: Stinson 108-2 (N9351K), Columbia, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s failure to climb at a sufficient rate to clear trees and terrain beyond the end of the runway for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal… - [NTSB ANC10LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA081), Aug 29, 2010: Stinson 108-2 (N9569K), Port Alsworth, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The overstress fracture and failure of a main landing gear wheel during landing, resulting in the right wing striking the ground. - [NTSB CEN10CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA214), Apr 17, 2010: Stinson 108-2 (N988D), Dexter, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB WPR09LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA382), Aug 3, 2009: Stinson 108-2 (N373C), Salt Lake City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the crankshaft gear. - [NTSB CEN09CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA473), Jul 21, 2009: Stinson 108 (N192C), Gardner, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel selector valve was set properly in its detent prior to takeoff, resulting in fuel starvation. - [NTSB DFW08CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA005), Oct 7, 2007: Stinson 108-2 (N9603K), Indianola, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB LAX07CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA269), Sep 8, 2007: Stinson 108-2 (N228C), Port Townsend, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted landing attempt. - [NTSB NYC07LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA140), Jun 17, 2007: Stinson 108-2 (N267C), Washington, NC, destroyed. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of trees. - [NTSB LAX06CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA263), Aug 17, 2006: Stinson 108-2 (N9818K), Grass Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the landing rollout due to inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind condition and an attempt to turn at an excessive taxi speed. - [NTSB LAX05LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA220), Jun 29, 2005: Stinson 108-2 (N8000K), Prescott, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. - [NTSB CHI05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA013), Oct 21, 2004: Stinson 108-2 (N425C), Indian River, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot and the airplane's low… - [NTSB LAX04LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA225), May 31, 2004: Stinson 108-2 (N9816K), Susanville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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… - [NTSB ANC04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA036), Mar 23, 2004: Stinson 108-2 (N97124), Levelock, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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,… - [NTSB ATL03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA132), Aug 22, 2003: Stinson 108-2 (N936D), Camilla, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The malfunction (locking) of the left brake piston during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB DEN03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA036), Jan 25, 2003: Stinson 108-2 (N9335K), Elbert, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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. - [NTSB NYC02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA136), Jul 10, 2002: Stinson 108-2 (N390C), Lincoln Park, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when diminished performance was noted. A factor was carburetor icing, accumulated before the takeoff attempt. - [NTSB SEA02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA074), Apr 20, 2002: Stinson 108-2 (N959D), Helena, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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. - [NTSB ATL02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA037), Jan 13, 2002: Consolidated-Vultee 108-M (N9315K), Bayou La Batre, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC01LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA104), Aug 10, 2001: Stinson 108-2 (N8090K), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for an off-airport landing. - [NTSB SEA01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA041), Jan 20, 2001: Stinson 108-2 (N228C), Arlington, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. - [NTSB LAX00LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA255), Jul 8, 2000: Stinson 108-2 (N264C), Minden, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to compensate for a sudden wind shift resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with high vegetation. - [NTSB SEA99LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA162), Sep 15, 1999: Stinson 108-2 (N9358K), Burley, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include a taxiway marking sign located adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB ANC99LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA137), Sep 9, 1999: Stinson 108-2 (N97978), Chugiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial failure of the brake system. A factor associated with the accident was a leaking brake system. - [NTSB ANC99LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA046), Apr 14, 1999: Stinson 108-2 (N221C), Kenai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was high winds. - [NTSB SEA99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA012), Nov 8, 1998: Stinson 108-2 (N9755K), Rainier, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects in the approach path. Factors include the marked wires near the end of the runway. - [NTSB CHI98LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA278), Jul 27, 1998: Stinson 108-1 (N483C), Bloomington, IN, destroyed. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to a fractured number 5 and number 6 cylinder connecting rods for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA97LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA045), Jan 4, 1997: Stinson 108-2 (N9467K), Richland, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an ultralight aircraft that was taxiing and had stopped in front of him. - [NTSB SEA97LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA039), Dec 20, 1996: Stinson 108-2 (N233C), Friday Harbor, WA, destroyed. Probable cause: 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. - [NTSB SEA96LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA095), May 19, 1996: Stinson 108-2 (N9808K), Cut Bank, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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… - [NTSB FTW96LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA202), May 6, 1996: Stinson 108-2 (N427C), El Paso, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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. All 264: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-2/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (217, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20251204018539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251204018539I), Dec 4, 2025: Stinson 108-2 (N9753K), Tooele, UT, Minor damage. On December 5, 2025, it was reported to local police that an aircraft involved in an incident had been abandoned on stansbury island in Utah. It was later… - [Accident 20240530015969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240530015969A), May 30, 2024: Stinson 108-2 (N299C), Bethel, AK, Substantial damage. The aircraft registration is valid and current. There is no record of [privacy data omitted] holding a pilot certificate in the safety performance analysis… - [Accident 20240506005899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240506005899A), May 6, 2024: Stinson 108-2 (N2721L), Titusville, FL, Minor damage. This aircraft sustained minor damage when the pilot lost control and veered off the runway while landing to runway 15 at Arthur Dunn airpark(X21). Precision… - [Accident 20231130022419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231130022419A), Nov 30, 2023: Stinson 108-2 (N9564K), Martinsville, VA, Substantial damage. The private-certificated pilot was under instruction for a tailwheel endorsement. He was performing a wheel landing when the plane swerved to the left. He… - [Incident 20231023018619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231023018619I), Oct 23, 2023: Stinson 108-2 (N9493K), Fergus Falls, MN, Minor damage. Repositioning the float plane at an airport to remove the floats and install wheels for the winter season the PIC was performing a planned landing on the grass… - [Incident 20220327003569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220327003569I), Mar 27, 2022: Stinson 108-2 (N9601K), Headland, AL, Minor damage. Pilot was practicing taxiing the aircraft and entered runway 9 in order to do a high speed taxi. As pilot applied power, he lost control of the aircraft as it… - [Incident 20201209018029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201209018029I), Dec 9, 2020: Stinson 108-2 (N340C), Burleson, TX, Minor damage. The pilot landed on 17L, taxiied off at echo taxiway, turned south onto taxiway alpha. He then passed behind a stationary falcon-900. At that point, he… - [Accident 20200917019329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200917019329A), Sep 17, 2020: Stinson 108-2 (N336C), Newport, PA, Substantial damage. On 9-17-20 at around 12:15 local, a Stinson 108, NC336C lost engine power inflight near Newport, PA. The aircraft was substantially damaged during the forced… - [Accident 20200812013739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200812013739A), Aug 12, 2020: Stinson 108-2 (N9726K), Glenwood Spring, CO, Substantial damage. On August 12, 2020, the winds were calm with VFR conditions. The pilot made a three (3) point landing in the conventional gear aircraft. On rollout at about 20… - [Accident 20190713011399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190713011399A), Jul 13, 2019: Stinson 108-2 (N9651K), Clinton, AR, Substantial damage. At approximately 1030 CT local on July 13, 2019 an ATP rated pilot and his two passengers departed from runway 31 of Clinton municipal airport (kcca) in… - [Incident 20180522005769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180522005769I), May 22, 2018: Stinson 108-2 (N394C), Prineville, OR, Minor damage. Airman was landing and was coming to a stop when he inadvertently applied too much braking and nosed the aircraft over. Damage to the propeller, minor damage… - [Accident 20180311001909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180311001909A), Mar 11, 2018: Stinson 108-2 (N9457K), Cedar Rapids, IA, Substantial damage. Pilot statement: On March 11, 2018 around 2:00 I went flying my Stinson 108-2; n 9457K. L was staying in the pattern to practice three point landings due to… - [Incident 20171223024819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171223024819I), Dec 23, 2017: Stinson 108-2 (N949D), Granbury, TX, Minor damage. On 23 December 2017 at 1530, a Stinson 108-2, N949D, while taxiing to takeoff, encountered another aircraft crossing its path at 0TX1, applied excessive brake… - [Accident 20171026020349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171026020349A), Oct 26, 2017: Stinson 108-2 (N927D), Lewiston, ID, Substantial damage. During landing rollout the pilot lost control and ground looped the airplane. As the airplane veered right and departed the runway, the left wingtip struck the… - [Accident 20170516018579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170516018579A), May 16, 2017: Stinson 108-2 (N9366K), West Creek, NJ, Substantial damage. On may 17, 2017 at 20:32 local time, a Stinson 108-2 experienced an engine failure that led to a loss of power and in-flight fire. The aircraft was… - [Accident 20170505005729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170505005729A), May 5, 2017: Stinson 108-2 (N9510K), Pedro Bay, AK, Substantial damage. After landing and working in the area for 4 hours, pilot walked the runway to familiarize himself with the surface. At approximately 40 mph, tail still down a… - [Accident 20170407006219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170407006219A), Apr 7, 2017: Stinson 108-2 (N9363K), Wooddruff, WI, Substantial damage. On April 07, 2017 at 1300 locl time, N9363K a Stinson 108-2 was conducting a training flight practicing landings at the Lakeland Noble f. lee airport, minaqua… - [Accident 20170220002689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170220002689A), Feb 20, 2017: Stinson 108-2 (N9277K), Valparaiso, IN, Substantial damage. During landing rollout, N92477 rolled off of runway. This caused the main landing gears on the aircraft to roll into soft ground resulting in the aircraft… - [Accident 20160805013449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160805013449A), Aug 5, 2016: Stinson 108-2 (N9250K), Sunriver, OR, Substantial damage. The pilot in command did not adequately correct for left crosswind during landing and allowed the Stinson S-108 airplane to drift right of centerline at… - [Accident 20160722011419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160722011419A), Jul 22, 2016: Stinson 108-2 (N8019K), Dodge Center, MN, Substantial damage. The aircraft took off from mankato airport after refueling. While enroute the airplane's engine started losing power. The pilot attempted to trouble shoot, but… - [Accident 20160718024569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160718024569A), Jul 18, 2016: Stinson 108-2 (N343C), Haines, AK, Substantial damage. N343C departed skagway at approximatly 12:00 pm, weather clear with light winds, tempurature in the mid seventies. Flight to Haines was about ten minutes at an… - [Incident 20160601008489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160601008489I), Jun 1, 2016: Stinson 108-2 (N18F), Danielson, CT, Minor damage. PIC indicated to me that he was set up for a landing at klzd, flared for landing ,high and slow hit by crosswind and impacted runway, bounced over on to prop,… - [Accident 20160506003649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160506003649A), May 6, 2016: Stinson 108-2 (N8068K), Batavia, OH, Substantial damage. Upon touchdown the aircraft began to yaw to the left and the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft. The aircraft went off the runway, and flipped on its back.… - [Incident 20140519011259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140519011259I), May 19, 2014: Stinson 108-2 (N9316K), Ann Arbor, MI, Minor damage. The pilot stated: Monday 5/19/2014 at about 2:30 pm. N9316K at arb weather was clear, wind was reported as out of 180 After preflighting in my hangar in the NE… - [Incident 20140224002239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140224002239I), Feb 24, 2014: Stinson 108-2 (N299C), Talkeetna, AK, Minor damage. 02-24-2014: The roc received a report from the tka fss that this aircraft was observed nose up on the runway at 1656 local time. The tka fss had no contact… - [Incident 20130126001879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130126001879I), Jan 26, 2013: Stinson 108-2 (N331C), San Francisco, CA, No damage. Operator was conducting banner tow with five foot banner 39 characters over San Francisco. Approx. 45 minutes into the flight, the aircraft encountered gusty… - [Accident 20121205028279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121205028279A), Dec 5, 2012: Stinson 108-2 (N8775K), Bolivar, MO, Substantial damage. During cruise flight near Bolivar, MO, the engine lost power and the pilot made a forced landing in a field. On approach to the field, the aircraft contacted… - [Accident 20120908020059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120908020059A), Sep 8, 2012: Stinson 108-2 (N9723K), Nikiski, AK, Minor damage. On a cross country flight from homer, AK to merrill field, anchorage, AK:about 2 miles south of moose point, the airman who was acting pilot in command of a… - [Accident 20120823019869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120823019869A), Aug 23, 2012: Stinson 108-2 (N340C), Winter Haven, FL, Substantial damage. During takeoff on runway 5 at Winter Haven Airport, pilot lost directional control of aircraft resulting in the aircraft departing the left side of the runway.… - [Accident 20120625011609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120625011609A), Jun 25, 2012: Stinson 108-2 (N247C), Substantial damage. While on approach to the backcountry High altitude airstrip, the airman stated he was High and fast and touched down too long and applied maximum braking,… - [Accident 20110705017149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110705017149A), Jul 5, 2011: Stinson 108-2 (N9351K), Columbia, CA, Destroyed. An experienced pilot, though allowing for density altitude with the aircraft at or near gross weight, elected an uphill takeoff on runway 35. The aircraft was… - [Incident 20101010048929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101010048929I), Oct 10, 2010: Stinson 108-2 (N8000K), Prescott, AZ, Minor damage. Upon landing at Prescott, Arizona, on October 10, 2010, N8000K suffered a break in the tail wheel assembly which caused the aircraft to become unsteerable and… - [Incident 20100928046019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100928046019I), Sep 28, 2010: Stinson 108-2 (N316C), Whithall, MT, No damage. On September 28, 2010, at 1355 MDT, a Stinson 108-2, N316C, registered to[privacy data omitted], made an emergency landing in a field aprox. 5 miles west of… - [Accident 20100828054259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100828054259A), Aug 28, 2010: Stinson 108-2 (N9569K), Port Alsworth, AK, Substantial damage. After landing while taxiing to parking the right main landing gear wheel seperated from the aircraft causing the right wing to contact the ground.… - [Incident 20100819045539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100819045539I), Aug 19, 2010: Stinson 108-2 (N9495K), Dequincy, LA, Minor damage. During roll out right brake failed causing aircraft to turn abruptly left collapsing right main gear. - [Accident 20100417005029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100417005029A), Apr 17, 2010: Stinson 108-2 (N988D), Dexter, MO, Substantial damage. Aircraft engine lost power in cruise flight. During landing roll out on a forced landing into a cultivated field the pilot applied brakes and the aircraft… - [Accident 20090803014429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090803014429A), Aug 3, 2009: Univar 1082 (N373C), Salt Lake City, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) The engine quite running so the pilot landed in a field one mile east of slc airport. The aircraft went through deep ditch which folded the gear back. It… - [Accident 20090721011569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090721011569A), Jul 21, 2009: Univar 1082 (N192C), Gardner, KS, Destroyed. (-23) The pilot and sole occupant of the airccraft took off on a local VFR flight from runway 26 at Gardner Municipal Airport (K34) in Gardner, Kansas. On his… - [Incident 20090208001119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090208001119I), Feb 8, 2009: Stinso 1082 (N8068K), Appleton, WI, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was making a wheel landing. Once the tail came down the aircraft started to drift to the left the pilot applied right rudder and brake but was… - [Accident 20071007825249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071007825249A), Oct 7, 2007: Univar 1082 (N9603K), Indianola, MS, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot landed the aircraft on runway 17 at Indianola Municipal Airport (idl) and ground looped the aircraft. The aircraft sustained substantial… - [Accident 20070908018959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070908018959A), Sep 8, 2007: Univar 1082 (N228C), Port Townsend, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) On 09/08/2007, the pilot of N228C, a 1947 Stinson 108-2, attempted to land on runway 27 at Jefferson County International Airport. Winds were from the nw… - [Incident 20070718832329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070718832329I), Jul 18, 2007: Univar 1082 (N18F), Ottawa Lake, MI, No damage. (-23) Aircraft was at cruise enroute to oshkosh Wisconsin over southern michigan/northern Ohio, when sudden engine failure caused the aircraft to lose power.… - [Incident 20070712013519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070712013519I), Jul 12, 2007: Univar 1082 (N59345), Bedford, PA, Minor damage. (-23) At 1330E, N59345, a Stinson 108, veered off the left side of runway 32 during takeoff roll and crashed. Submission of this report closes this incident. - [Accident 20070617012539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070617012539A), Jun 17, 2007: Univar 1082 (N267C), Washington, NC, Destroyed. (-23) On June 17, 2006 the pilot, (non-certificated) and one passenger took off from ocw (Washington, NC). On climb out, engine lost power and pilot attempted… - [Incident 20061204027749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061204027749I), Dec 4, 2006: Univar 1081 (N8927K), Salinas, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On December 04, 2006, at about 1730 local time, in a statement from the pilot of N8927K, a Stinson-108-1 was landing at Salinas airport (sns). While on… - [Accident 20060816016539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060816016539A), Aug 16, 2006: Univar 1082 (N9818K), Grass Valley, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot states that he landed at the Nevada county airport (kgoo). The landing was normal and a gust of wind picked the wing of the plane up along with one… - [Incident 20050709014539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050709014539I), Jul 9, 2005: Univar 1082 (N8090K), Iliamna, AK, Minor damage. (-23) On 07/09/05 at 18:52 Alaska daylight time, N8090K, a Stinson 108-2, piloted by [privacy data omitted] attempted to take off from runway 25 at illiamna,… - [Accident 20050629015819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050629015819A), Jun 29, 2005: Univar 1082 (N8000K), Prescott, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 29, 2005, at approximately 1143 MST, N8000K, a Piper Stinson 108-2, with [privacy data omitted] performing as pilot-in-command, was attempting to… - [Accident 20041021029549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041021029549A), Oct 21, 2004: Univar 1082 (N425C), Indian River, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) The subject aircraft enroute from cheboygen airport and landed at Indian River airport. The pilot took off from Indian River airport at 15:00 hours from… - [Accident 20040531012689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040531012689A), May 31, 2004: Univar 1082 (N9816K), Susanville, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Stinson 108-2, N9816K, took off from Spaulding Airport (1Q2) runway 16 and impacted a small tree located approximately 300 yards beyond the south end of… All 217: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-2/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (16) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2011FA0000372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000372), May 24, 2011: TERMINAL. MELTED. THE POSITIVE STUD MELTED OUT FROM THE ARMMETER AND THE ACFT LOST POWER TO THE BUSS BAR. - [SDR 2010FA0001054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001054), Aug 28, 2010: WHEEL. FAILED. CAST SHOULDER THAT HOLDS THE WHEEL BRG RACE FROM MOVING INWARD ON THE AXLE, BROKE OUT, CAUSING THE RACE AND BRG TO TRAVEL INWARD. THE WHEEL WAS NO LONGER HELD C - [SDR CA091113001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091113001), Oct 25, 2009: TUBE. CORRODED. (CAN) TUBING RUSTED OUT AFT FITTING. - [SDR 2009FA0000850](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000850), Aug 3, 2009: GEAR. FRACTURED. ON A FLIGHT THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED. THE ENGINE ACCESSORY CASE HAD MAJOR DAMAGE. THE MAGNETOS WERE BROKEN AWAY FROM THE - [SDR 20000717SH010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000717SH010), Jun 10, 2000: CRANKSHAFT. FAILED. ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND THEN THE PROPELLER LOCKED IN THE VERTICAL POSITION. POST-INCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THE CRANKSHAFT HAD FAILED. (X - [SDR 99ZZZX23](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX23), Dec 8, 1998: SEAT. BROKEN. SEAT BROKE AT BOTH HORIZONTAL LEGS. MATERIAL .50 INCH OUTSIDE DIAMETER, .035 INCH WALL 4130 STEEL TUBES. FRACTURES SHOW EVIDENCE OF CRYSTALLIZATION FROM BENDING - [SDR CA980430023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980430023), Apr 23, 1998: HUB. WORN. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. CYLINDER SUPPORT WAS FOUND BENT AND THE CYLINDER WAS WORN. - [SDR CA980406003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980406003), Mar 30, 1998: CONTROL COLUMN. CORRODED. (CAN) WHILE PAINT STRIPPING THE CONTROL COLUMN A PIN HOLE APPEARED. REMOVING THE ALUMINUM PLUG, A LINE OF CORROSION WAS FOUND HALF WAY AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE - [SDR 98ZZZX313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX313), Dec 2, 1997: CRANKSHAFT. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND CRANKSHAFT PROPELLER FLANGE CRACKED BETWEEN HOLES IN TWO PLACES. - [SDR CA970305006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970305006), Feb 4, 1997: WELD. FAILED. (CAN) THE WELD THAT HOLDS THE AXLE ATTACHMENT BUSHING TO THE LANDING GEAR LEG FAILED. REPLACED. - [SDR 96ZZZX3353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3353), Jun 5, 1996: VALVE. STUCK. PILOT REPORTED FUEL SELECTOR VALVE STUCK BETWEEN DETENTS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE FROM RT TO LT FUEL TANK. AFTER PUTTING BOTH HANDS ON VALVE HANDLE, THE PASSE - [SDR EY2R9600203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600203), Jan 1, 1996: HUB. CORRODED. PROP ASSY HUB IS CORRODED - [SDR EY2R9600202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600202), Jan 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE ASSY SN C45338YS IS CORRODED - [SDR EY2R9600201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600201), Jan 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE ASSY SN K31785YS IS CORRODED - [SDR 95ZZZX4488](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4488), Aug 1, 1995: CRANKSHAFT. BROKE. CRANKSHAFT - REGROUND 18 HOURS EARLIER. AT OVERHAUL, BROKE AT REAR THROW WITH LOSS OF POWER. GRINDING MAY HAVE BEEN THE WORK OF AN AUTOSHOP WITH NO INTEREST IN - [SDR 95ZZZX4201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4201), Jun 9, 1995: HORN. NOTCHED. INSPECTION OF CONTROL HORN FOUND IT 'NOTCHED'. HARD RT RUDDER APPLICATION REPEATEDLY HIT VERTICAL ASSEMBLY CAUSING IMPACT DAMAGE. SOME ONE FAILED TO 'FIX' DAMAG ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (185, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc - [STC SA01365AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01365AT): Installation of a Lycoming O-360 150HP or 160HP engine and engine mount. Airmotive Components LLC - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc - [STC SA343WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA343WE): Installation of 8:50 x 6 aircraft tires and 8:50 x 6 tubes. River View Heights LLC - [STC SA963NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA963NW): Installation of a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine, Sensenich 76EM8-056 propeller, cross-over exhaust system, and modified carburetor inlet. River View Heights LLC - [STC SA964NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA964NW): Installation of a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine, Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF/F7666A propeller, cross-over exhaust system, and modified carburetor inlet. River View Heights LLC - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA3-366](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-366): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model 3000 (Aircraft Skis) (FluiDyne) (Fli-Lite) main and Model 1000 tail skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-423](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-423): Installation of CT-3000 tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott 3200 or 3400 tail wheels. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA637NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA637NW): Installation of oil filter kit. Franklin Aircraft Engines Inc - [STC SA906NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA906NW): Installation of additional Harrison oil cooler and associated systems. Franklin Aircraft Engines Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation All 185: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-2/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Universal Stinson 108-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-stinson-108-2): 38 registered aircraft, registry code 9230416 - [Consolidated 108-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-108-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05606IQ - [Consolidated Vultee 108-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-108-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0562200 --- 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.