# FAA incident reports: Stinson 108-3 A list on [Stinson 108-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-3.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 6 · 255 reports - [Incident 20260611010419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260611010419I.md): Stinson 108-3 · Folkston, GA · Jun 11, 2026 · N637C · Minor damage > After landing on runway 9 at Davis Field (3J6) the pilot applied excessive braking and the aircraft tipped forward. The propeller struck the runway and the aircraft stood up on the nose and flipped over. There were no injuries reported. The aircraft owner… - [Accident 20260512005529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260512005529A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Quilcene, WA · May 12, 2026 · N588C · Substantial damage > At approximately 10:35 aircraft was southbound at 4000 feet AGL. While cruising at 2600 RPM pilot experienced sudden engine vibration and consequent engine power loss. Noise and vibration increased, smoke visible from engine, oil appeared on windshield, smoke… - [Accident 20260206004369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260206004369A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Palmetto, FL · Feb 6, 2026 · N528C · Substantial damage > Aircraft suffered fuel starvation during approcah at 48X, engine shutdown. Aircraft landed in farm field northeast of the airfield. Aircraft flipped and ended upside down. - [Accident 20260111000179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260111000179A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Gypsum, CO · Jan 11, 2026 · N6725M · Destroyed > On 01/11/2026 at approximately 1416 (MDT), a Stinson 108-3 crashed at a Private Airstrip in the vicinity of Gypsum, CO. Pilot reported that the engine sputtered and stalled while on short final to a dirt Airstrip over a forested area. The airplane sustained… - [Incident 20250620010849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250620010849I.md): Stinson 108-3 · Twin Falls, ID · Jun 20, 2025 · N4037C · No damage > Pilot landed this tailwheel aircraft on runway 26 at twf in winds reported from 310 degrees at approximately 20KTS and gusty. During the final seconds of his landing rollout a wing was lifted due to a gust. Aircraft departed the side of the runway and came to… - [Accident 20250505005299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250505005299A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Port Of Del Bon, MT · May 5, 2025 · N108RM · Substantial damage > The pilot indicated that a gust of wind affected the aircraft during the landing touchdown where the right rudder control authority was lost and the aircraft veered left off the runway at Whetstone international airport (KH28), transitioned through a fence… - [Incident 20241019016479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241019016479I.md): Stinson 108-3 · Jacksonville, IL · Oct 19, 2024 · N6728M · No damage > Pilot was in cruise flight southwest of kijx when the engine lost all power. Pilot switched fuel tanks and applied carb heat with no effect. Pilot was commited to forced landing off field in a recently harvested bean field. Pilot landed on a southerly heading… - [Accident 20240913017949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240913017949A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lime Village, AK · Sep 13, 2024 · N691E · Substantial damage > Departure from unnamed lake climbing to approximately 150 feet above the ground, engine lost power. Pilot moved fuel selector lever from the right (primary) tank to the left (reserve) tank. Engine ran momentarily for several seconds and again lost power.… - [Accident 20221203018239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221203018239A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Regent, ND · Dec 3, 2022 · N7659X · Substantial damage > Pilot was operating airplane at low altitude with 2 passengers along scenic highway and struck power transmission lines at approximately 40 feet. Top of vertical stabilizer and rudder were separated from the aircraft. Aircraft continued approximately three… - [Accident 20220723013039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220723013039A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Batesburg Leesv, SC · Jul 23, 2022 · N6020M · Substantial damage > FAA form 8020-9: [privacy data omitted] An S108 was flying VFR squawking 1200, not talking to ATC. The aircraft lost his engine and could not get it to restart. The pilot attemptedan emergency landing and ended up putting it down in a wooded area. Pilot… - [Accident 20220216002079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220216002079A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Pahokee, FL · Feb 16, 2022 · N6493M · Substantial damage > FAA inspectors statement ? Accident investigation NTSB # ERA22LA128 Atqa no.: ASO1922029 Registration: N6493M Sas activity id: SO19202208805 Make: 1948 Stinson Model: 108-3 Serial number: 108-4493 Annual aircraft/engine/propeller condition inspection: Most… - [Accident 20210627013259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210627013259A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Stevenson, WA · Jun 27, 2021 · N6548M · Destroyed > On short final a van drove across the runway from left to right. Pilot attempted to go-around at approximately 30 feet. During climb aircraft was unable to clear terrain at departure end of runway. Aircraft landed into slope of rising terrain causing post… - [Incident 20210618022579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210618022579I.md): Stinson 108-3 · Manassas, VA · Jun 18, 2021 · N6942M · Minor damage > On 6/18/2021 at 2010Z, N6942M experienced a propeller strike while landing on runway 16R. The aircraft taxied to the ramp. One person on board, no injuries. During a telephone interview with this investigator on 8/2/2021, the PIC stated he applied the brakes… - [Accident 20201103020659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201103020659A.md): Stinson 108-3 · El Monte, CA · Nov 3, 2020 · N6855M · Substantial damage > After landing during rollout, the aircraft began an un commanded veer to the left. The instructor pilot took control from the student and attempted to correct the condition and was unable. The aircraft ground looped with the left wing contacting the runway… - [Accident 20200901009449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200901009449A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Coleman, MI · Sep 1, 2020 · N909C · Substantial damage > On September 1, 2020 at 11:45 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Stinson 108-3 aircraft, N909C, registered to [privacy data omitted] and operated by a private pilot for a personal flight received minor damage when it landed in a bean field and flipped over after… - [Accident 20200701005359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200701005359A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tin Creek, AK · Jul 1, 2020 · N6252M · Substantial damage > Aircraft failed to obtain takeoff speed and struck trees at end of bush strip. - [Accident 20200601010839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200601010839A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Watkins, CO · Jun 1, 2020 · N6518M · Substantial damage > On June 6, 2020 at approximately 1119 MST, N6518M, a Stinson model 108-3 aircraft was substantially damaged during an attempt to land at the Colorado Air And Space Port Airport (kcfo). There was one sole occupant onboard with no injuries sustained. Weather at… - [Accident 20190925015729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190925015729A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tyonek, AK · Sep 25, 2019 · N6533M · Substantial damage > Pilot in command/owner stated that he is familiar with the landing and takeoff area with more than six trips in and out of the unimproved surface area over the last several months. It was his second trip into the area that day. The first trips he had… - [Accident 20190821013879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190821013879A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Grand Rapids, MN · Aug 21, 2019 · N647C · Substantial damage > N647C departed lily lake, amphibious runway located on kgpz, Grand Rapids Airport. Pic's intent was to fly 4 miles to the south and practice landings on lake pokegama. This airplane had not been flown in over a year because it was going through a foreign to… - [Accident 20190709004379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190709004379A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Klamath Falls, OR · Jul 9, 2019 · N6642M · Substantial damage > The aircraft departed lmt (Klamath Falls). PIC described a procedure he has been using to work around an issue with the carburetor, acceleration and full power. The procedure he described was to advance the throttle slowly until the last quarter then rapidly… - [Accident 20190627008129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190627008129A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Caldwell, ID · Jun 27, 2019 · N6116M · Destroyed > On June 27th at approximately 0635 N6116M was destroyed while landing short of runway 30 at Caldwell Industrial Airport (keul) due to a loss of engine power. The aircraft bounced over ustick road (collapsing its main gear) and flipped on its back while… - [Accident 20190512000559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190512000559A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Soldotna, AK · May 12, 2019 · N6392M · Substantial damage > On may 12, 2019, at 1523 local time, N6392M, a Stinson 108-3, was substantially damaged when it flipped over after hitting a soft spot in the runway during a landing rollout. Weather conditions at the time of the accident were clear with variable winds at 3 -… - [Accident 20180902021049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180902021049A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Indiana, PA · Sep 2, 2018 · N4059C · Substantial damage > N4059C sept 4 and 6, 2018 wdg I spoke with [privacy data omitted] the flight instructor that was on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. [privacy data omitted] Submitted a written statement of the events of the instructional flight with the… - [Accident 20180427004189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180427004189A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Eliza Island, WA · Apr 27, 2018 · N6933M · Substantial damage > Aircraft was on take off roll to the south with a cross wind from the south west. The pilot realized that the runway end was quickly approaching. He attempted to lift off the runway to avoid going off the end when the aircraft rotated to about 10 feet off of… - [Accident 20161216022149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161216022149A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ionia, MI · Dec 16, 2016 · N812C · Substantial damage > On December 16, 2016 at 1045 eastern standard time, a Stinson 108-3 aircraft, N812C, registered to and operated by a private pilot, received substantial damage when the right wingtip struck the ground causing the aircraft to flip onto its back during landing… - [Accident 20161019020979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161019020979A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Boulder City, NV · Oct 19, 2016 · N818C · Substantial damage > On 10/19/2016, at approximately 1145 hours, a single engine Stinson airplane impacted desert terrain during a forced landing near the Boulder City Airport in Boulder City, Nevada. The aircraft, which had been conducting banner towing operations, sustained… - [Accident 20161006019919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161006019919A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Rifle Garfield, CO · Oct 6, 2016 · N4210C · Substantial damage > The airman recently acquired the aircraft and was taking it for it's madien flight. The airman stated that he was too fast at touch down which resulted in a loss of control of the aircraft. - [Accident 20160708013809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160708013809A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Red Lodge, MT · Jul 8, 2016 · N955C · Substantial damage > On 7/8/16, at 1510 MST, a Stinson 108-3, N955C, registered to the pilot taxied to runway 16 at Red Lodge, MT (red) and performed the engine runup. During the takeoff roll with a 12 mph left quartering crosswind off the nose he raised the tail at which time a… - [Accident 20160225003619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160225003619A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Livermore, CA · Feb 25, 2016 · N862C · Substantial damage > Aircraft was landing at Livermore, CA. (Lvk) runway 25L, after touch down aircraft veered off runway, ground looped in tall grass between runways with left wing contacting ground hard when aircraft came to a stop. The aircraft owner was in the left seat and a… - [Accident 20150920016479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150920016479A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Palmer, AK · Sep 20, 2015 · N6066M · Substantial damage > N6066M, a Stinson S108 aircraft, was attempting to land at the "picnic table airstrip," which is located near the base of the knik glacier (approximately 61'24"n, 148'36"w). The aircraft overflew the landing strip and entered a left downwind leg, with the… - [Accident 20150725012709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150725012709A.md): Stinson 108-3 · North Las Vegas, NV · Jul 25, 2015 · N6152M · Substantial damage > 3000 Feet and 100 yards past the tower N6152M seemed to lose power. The pilot checked the oil pressure and temp and everything looked good, power came back but the pilot had already called the tower for an emergency landing. The pilot was going to land on 30… - [Incident 20150501005889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150501005889I.md): Stinson 108-3 · Alameda, CA · May 1, 2015 · N6053M · Minor damage > 1 Hour into flight, aircraft cabin filled with smoke. PIC placed the aircraft master power switch in the off position. Smoke dissipated. With master power off, aircraft cabin began filling with additional smoke. PIC decided to make an emergency landing on an… - [Accident 20150301007029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150301007029A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Cordova, AK · Mar 1, 2015 · N4449P · Substantial damage > Initial statement to NTSB investigator by pilot[privacy data omitted] was that Stinson 108-3 N4449P aircraft ground looped on landing off airport damaging left wing and wing spar. NTSB classified this as an accident. Pilot responded to FAA iic letter of… - [Incident 20141114020239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141114020239I.md): Stinson 108-3 · Allentown, PA · Nov 14, 2014 · N516C · Minor damage > Aircraft departed abe, landed and departed xll without incident, pilot decided to return to abe where aircraft is domiciled due to winds. Aircraft landed runway 24, winds reported from 290 at 9-10 gusting to 22-23. Pilot reported that after touchdown, the… - [Incident 20141029021229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141029021229I.md): Stinson 108-3 · Livermore, CA · Oct 29, 2014 · N862C · Minor damage > On 10/23/2014 the aircraft owner was issued a ferry permit to travel from oakdale airport, California (O27) to Livermore airport, California (lvk) via direct to accomplish an overdue annual inspection. Prior to takeoff the pilot in command (PIC) stated that… - [Accident 20130709011819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130709011819A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Blackfoot, ID · Jul 9, 2013 · N703C · Substantial damage > Non-certificated pilot reported at about 15 minutes after takeoff, at 1000 feet in altitude, a ?knocking sound? From the engine was observed, followed by the engine RPM stopping. A forced landing in a field was initiated. During the forced landing sequence,… - [Accident 20130523008509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130523008509A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Beaumont, TX · May 23, 2013 · N121CM · Substantial damage > Aircraft took off on runway 13 for a cross country ferry flight at approximately 1200 noon on Thursday 05/23/2013. PIC stated once airborne the engine began running rough and the aircraft would not climb. PIC attempted to go around and land, but was unable to… - [Accident 20120630013409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120630013409A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Stanley, ID · Jun 30, 2012 · N773C · Substantial damage > On 30 June 2012 at approximately 1400 N773C, a stnson 108-3PILOTED by [privacy data omitted] and three passengers, departed from Bruce Meadows (U63) no runway 23 (5000 feet). It took the entire length of the runway and rose to an altitude of approximately… - [Accident 20120311003169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120311003169A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Agua Dulce, CA · Mar 11, 2012 · N4143C · Destroyed > On 03/11/2012[privacy data omitted]. The pilot of N4143C a Stinson 108-3, decided to make an off airport landing on a dirt strip 2 miles northwest of Agua Dulce airport. During the final approach to the dirt strip, [privacy data omitted] determined that he… - [Accident 20111105025479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111105025479A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Whitefield, NH · Nov 5, 2011 · N6263M · Substantial damage > Very low time student pilot was performing landings and takeoffs at the Mount Washington Regional Airport in Whitefield, NH, (hie), while landing on runway 28 in a conventional wheel single engine airplane, the aircraft bounced into the air after initial… - [Incident 20110813019999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110813019999I.md): Stinson 108-3 · Rockwall, TX · Aug 13, 2011 · N625C · No damage > On climbout from F46, the engine lost power. Pilot was unable to restart engine and set the aircraft down in a plowed field adjacent to the airport. Pilot stated they switched tank selector during engine restart attempt and engine fired momentarilyprior to… - [Accident 20100808042109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100808042109A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Bridgeport, CA · Aug 8, 2010 · N230SS · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he performed a wheel landing and after touchdown he applied slight nose forward pressure on the yoke to pin the mains. A second or two later the right wing lifted rapidly which he tried to counteract with right aileron. The input of… - [Accident 20100324029989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100324029989A.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lebanon, OR · Mar 24, 2010 · N6063M · Substantial damage > The aircraft bounced several times on landing. The pilot lost control and the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway and flipped over. - [Accident 20091204022189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091204022189A.md): Univar 1083 · Clarksburg, CA · Dec 4, 2009 · N6649M · Substantial damage > Aircraft N6649M was flown from hayward, CA to the Borges-clarkesburg airport on 12/4/09. The aircraft crashed on landing at Clarksburg. An eyewitness stated that the aircraft was very high coming in from the east. He said the aircraft touched down very long… - [Incident 20090717012119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090717012119I.md): Univar 108-3 · Plymouth, MA · Jul 17, 2009 · N6018M · Minor damage > (-23) At approximately 1520L on 07/17/2009 [privacy data omitted]was taking off from pym's runway 24 when he lost directional control of the aircraft. [privacy data omitted] Departed the runway and entered the grass to the left, approximately 200 feet into… - [Accident 20090624012339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090624012339A.md): Univar 1083 · Llano, TX · Jun 24, 2009 · N6939M · Substantial damage > (-23) On Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at approximately 11:10 am CST, the student pilot was conducting solo touch and goes at aqo lalano municipal airport, Llano, Texas. Witnesses stated that the aircraft made a very soft landing; however, the left wheel assembly… - [Accident 20080515838369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080515838369A.md): Univar 1083 · Roanoke, TX · May 15, 2008 · N6805M · Substantial damage > (-23) On 05/15/2008 at approximately 1402 central daylight time (CDT) a Piper PA-28-161, N8295X, owned by rtje bach enterprises LLC and operated by U.S. Aviation group, LLC., during the landing phase of a 14 CFR part 91 instructional flight, the Piper… - [Accident 20080502833899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080502833899A.md): Univar 1083 · Libby, MT · May 2, 2008 · N1083 · Substantial damage > (-23) On March 02, 2008 at about 1515 mountain daylight time, a Stinson 108-3, N1083, [privacy data omitted] ground looped while landing on runway 33 at Libby Airport (S59) Libby, Montana while on a personal/training flight. Visual meteorological conditions… - [Accident 20080313012719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080313012719A.md): Univar 1083 · Birchwood, AK · Mar 13, 2008 · N6827M · Substantial damage > (-23) On March 18, 2008, following extensive maintenance, the aircraft departed for a check flight from Birchwood Airport. During departure takeoff from runway 19R, the pilot failed to maintain control resulting in the left wing making contact with the runway… - [Incident 20080209010689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080209010689I.md): Univar 1083 · Del Norte, CO · Feb 9, 2008 · N121N · Minor damage > (-23) On February 9, 2008, at 09:00 MST, a Stinson 108-3, N121N, registered to [privacy data omitted], landed on runway 26 at the Del Norte municipal & county airport (K8V1) in Del Norte, Colorado. The pilot [privacy data omitted] was having his biannual… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-3/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 ('9230408') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-3/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.