# FAA incident reports: Stinson 108 A list on [Stinson 108](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 151 reports - [Accident 20250708009339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250708009339A.md): Stinson 108 · Marion, TX · Jul 8, 2025 · N97577 · Minor damage > On July 8, 2025, at approximately 1810 CDT, aircraft [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident while being prepared for flight from Zuehl Airport (1TE4). Prior to a refuel, the pilot-in-command manipulated the position of the propeller, induced… - [Accident 20250625014909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250625014909A.md): Stinson 108 · Alexander Creek, AK · Jun 25, 2025 · N97438 · Substantial damage > The airplane landed heavy causing it to nose over and come to a rest upside down. - [Accident 20250614007309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250614007309A.md): Stinson 108 · Denali National, AK · Jun 14, 2025 · N2101Q · Substantial damage > The pilot performed an initial surveying pass from west to east to ensure the airstrip was clear of obstructions. The pilot entered a east downwind approach. The pilot performed a light touch and go to ensure the dirt/gravel was firm enough to support the… - [Accident 20250613007659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250613007659A.md): Stinson 108 · Wenatchee, WA · Jun 13, 2025 · N9550K · Substantial damage > During the landing flair aircraft experenced a cross-wind event on the left wing causing the right main gear to touch down. The induced side loading caused the right main gear to collapse. - [Accident 20240425003999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240425003999A.md): Stinson 108 · Bolivar, OH · Apr 25, 2024 · N97517 · Substantial damage > Flying heading 090 @ 1,500AGL from urbana (I74) to minerva, OH (OH15) 16 mi west of minerva pilot experience engine running rough. Whent thru emergency procedures mag ck, carb heat, mix rich with no improvement. Engime quit. Pilot landed dead stick in vacant… - [Accident 20240314003979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240314003979A.md): Stinson 108 · Houston, AK · Mar 14, 2024 · N9041K · Substantial damage > Afternoon of March. 14th 2024 pilot brought aircraft on skis out of hanger to load and fuel for preparation for flight. Pilot fueled right tank only with approximately 15 gallons. He dipped the left tank and nothing showed up on the dip stick because of… - [Incident 20230921013889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230921013889I.md): Stinson 108 · El Dorado, KS · Sep 21, 2023 · N200LG · Minor damage > On 09/21/2023 at approximately 11:55AM a Stinson 108 aircraft while taxiing for fuel the left elevator contacted a vehicle right forward fender at El Dorado / captain Jack Thomas memorial airport (eqa). Compliance action ar: CE07202400519 - [Accident 20230712014659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230712014659A.md): Stinson 108 · Ninilchik, AK · Jul 12, 2023 · N97719 · Substantial damage > From FAA form 8020-9 aircraft accident/incident preliminary notice, block/item 5.: emergency landing on a secondary dirt road and clipped wing on a road sign due to engine failure. - [Accident 20230304001579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230304001579A.md): Stinson 108 · Lampasas, TX · Mar 4, 2023 · N6532M · Minor damage > During cruise flight the engine started to backfire and pop, PIC swithced fuel tanks with no improvement in performance. Engine stopped. PIC landed on a road in which he thought was clear, hitting power lines causing minor damage. - [Accident 20211008019919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211008019919A.md): Stinson 108 · Cabot, AR · Oct 8, 2021 · N677JD · Substantial damage > On Friday October 8, 2021, N677JD, a stenson 108, was involved in an off-field landing in graystone, AR. The airman was on a cross country flight from arkadelphia, AR (kadf) to searcy, AR (ksrc) returning from a flight earlier that day. Upon leveling off at… - [Incident 20200604007839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200604007839I.md): Stinson 108 · Yakima, WA · Jun 4, 2020 · N87607 · Minor damage > Pilot conducted a wheel landing on runway 4, at the proper speed and landed on runway centerline. The airplane swerved to the left and the pilot was unable to turn right. The pilot applied full power to go around, got airborne about 15 ft, but was unable to… - [Accident 20190901014679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190901014679A.md): Stinson 108 · Bandera, WA · Sep 1, 2019 · N97699 · Substantial damage > Pilot was going to practice an aborted takeoff and did not intend to be airborne. The aircraft did break ground and became airborne. Due to ground effect, he could not put the aircraft back down immediately. By the time he got the airplane back on the runway… - [Incident 20180507004849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180507004849I.md): Stinson 108 · San Luis Obispo, CA · May 7, 2018 · N97504 · Minor damage > N97504 had a prop strike during its landing phase on runway 29 at sbp airport. Upon landing the airplane started yawing and hard braking led to the airplane tipping over resulting in a prop strike and lower cowling damage. - [Accident 20161018017639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161018017639A.md): Stinson 108 · Austin, TX · Oct 18, 2016 · N97634 · Substantial damage > 1. Description of accident: the accident occurred on 10/18/2016 at Austin executive (kedc). The type of aircraft was a Stinson 108, with a conventional (tailwheel) landing gear. The PIC, was flying from 1TE4, zuehl airport near san antonio, to Austin… - [Accident 20151219022179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151219022179A.md): Stinson 108 · Portales, NM · Dec 19, 2015 · N97411 · Substantial damage > ? On December 19, 2015 at 1410MST a 1946 Stinson 108 aircraft bearing registration number N97411 registered to the private owner, experienced a loss of control after landing, striking the left wing tip and coming to rest off the runway at Portales municipal… - [Accident 20151203020739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151203020739A.md): Stinson 108 · Medicne Lodge, KS · Dec 3, 2015 · N97537 · Substantial damage > On December 3, 2015, at approximately 1632 central daylight time (CDT) (2232 UTC), the airman, holder of commercial pilot certificate and pilot-in-command (PIC) of a Stinson-108 series aircraft, was involved in an aircraft accident that occurred while landing… - [Accident 20150614009189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150614009189A.md): Stinson 108 · Dushore, PA · Jun 14, 2015 · N97505 · Substantial damage > Pilot stated that he performed an engine run up the day prior to the accident. He stated all engine parameters were fine. The following morning he started the aircraft and let it come up to temperature. Everything was normal with the take-off roll and climb.… - [Incident 20140622010909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140622010909I.md): Stinson 108 · Auburn, IN · Jun 22, 2014 · N40106 · No damage > Aircraft departed seneca county Ohio K16G, enroute to joliet regional, kjot at about 3 miles east of Auburn, IN kgwb the engine seized. Aircraft landed in a farm field with no damage to aircraft. Incident number is IGL172014003 - [Accident 20140314003769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140314003769A.md): Stinson 108 · Broomfield, CO · Mar 14, 2014 · N9538K · Substantial damage > On 03/14/2014 at approximately 1025 hrs. Mountain daylight time (MDT), N9538K, a Stinson model 108 aircraft sustained substantial damage during landing at denver Rocky Mountain Metro (kbjc) airport co. there were no injuries to the lone occupant on board.… - [Incident 20130824016849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130824016849I.md): Stinson 108 · Louisa, VA · Aug 24, 2013 · N8547K · Minor damage > As reported by pilot, right after rotation he realized that his rate of climb was only 500 fpm, instead of the expected 1600. The engine started popping and backfiring, and the pilot elected to return to the airport, but upon realizing that he would be unable… - [Accident 20130604010779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130604010779A.md): Stinson 108 · Elkton, KY · Jun 4, 2013 · N97592 · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed 5KY4. Lost power. Came to rest upside down in a field approximately 300 yards away from end of runway. - [Accident 20130604008559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130604008559A.md): Stinson 108 · Lebanon, IN · Jun 4, 2013 · N677JD · Substantial damage > On June 4, 2013, the pilot departed Boone County Airport at 12:40 pm local time for a local 20 to 30 minute VFR flight. Upon returning to the Boone County Airport he attempted a crosswind landing on the grass that runs parallel to runway 18. The pilot lost… - [Incident 20110418005669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110418005669I.md): Stinson 108 · Mesa, AZ · Apr 18, 2011 · N97706 · Minor damage > On April 18, 2011 at 1708 PST., N97706, a Stinson 108, piloted by brad thillmony, private pilot certificate number [privacy data omitted] struck a taxiway identification sign during the landing rollout at Falcon Field Mesa, Arizona. Mr. Thillmony was… - [Accident 20110327005089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110327005089A.md): Stinson 108 · Dickens, TX · Mar 27, 2011 · N97383 · Destroyed · 3 fatal > On March 27, 2011, about 0600 central daylight time, N97383, a Stinson 108, was destoryed upon impact near Dickens, Texas. The private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was mostly consumed by a post-impact fire. The airplane was… - [Accident 20100109044579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100109044579A.md): Stinson 108 · Sayville, NY · Jan 9, 2010 · N97223 · Substantial damage > Weather at the time of the event was VFR. The temperature was approximately -5 degrees celsius with a dew point of -13. The barometer was 30.02. The aircraft had an STC for auto gas, and it was running on auto gas at the time of the event. The left wing was… - [Accident 20080711841049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080711841049A.md): Univar 108 · Alliance, NE · Jul 11, 2008 · N97484 · Substantial damage > (-23) On July 11,2008 at approximately 1915 MST, the pilot of a Stinson 108, N97484, lost control of the aircraft while attempting to depart runway 8 at Alliance Municipal Airport (aia) located in Alliance Nebraska. The aircraft exited the north side of the… - [Incident 20080330832789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080330832789I.md): Univar 108 · Rush City, MN · Mar 30, 2008 · N40168 · No damage > (-23) 03/30/2008 At 1858 N40168, a single engine Stinson aircraft, contacted ane fct local control freq and reported engine trouble. Aircraft landed at ros without incident. Interviews with ros airport personnel indicated that a spark plug had been ejected… - [Accident 20070505007769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070505007769A.md): Univar 108 · Auburn, CA · May 5, 2007 · N97648 · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot was practicing take-off and landings during high wind conditions. Per pilot the winds were up and down in velocity. During a touch and go, the wind became stronger and the pilot lost directional control of aircraft which came to rest on its nose.… - [Incident 20070311007759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070311007759I.md): Univar 108 · Yuba County, CA · Mar 11, 2007 · N97142 > (-23) Engine quit running while on a personal 91 flight. Made an emergency landing at beal air force base. No injuries or damage to the aircraft. - [Accident 20060919031169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060919031169A.md): Univar 108 · Holladay, TN · Sep 19, 2006 · N97651 · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] stated that he had left morristown, TN headed to trenton, TN. He was at 3500 feet, when the engine quit. He stated that he pulled carburetor heat, swapped fuel tanks, and attempted to restart the engine several times. He… - [Incident 20060609009849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060609009849I.md): Univar 108 · Champlin, MN · Jun 9, 2006 · N9070K > (-23) The pilot stated the engine began to run rough then it quit running, he selected a high school field as an emergency landing site. The aircraft was landed safely with no damage to the aircraft or property on the ground. A thorough inspection was… - [Incident 20060220009939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060220009939I.md): Univar 108 · Auburn, IN · Feb 20, 2006 · N97405 · Minor damage > (-23) Student pilot mismanaged controls during gusty crosswind wind landing. Student applied excessive braking to aircraft during landing roll which caused aircraft to nose over and prop struck pavement. - [Accident 20050726014699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050726014699A.md): Univar 108 · Hesperia, CA · Jul 26, 2005 · N97492 · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot stated that he was in a slip position when he came in to land. He tried to correct prior to touchdown, but to no avail. Aircraft landed partially on the runway on it's right tire and gear. The aircraft flipped over and rested on the dirt portion… - [Accident 20041002024869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041002024869A.md): Univar 108 · Ashland, AL · Oct 2, 2004 · N40129 · Substantial damage > (-23) While on a flight to Ashland, AL (26A) at 2500 MSL, the pilot of N40129 lost power and picked out an emergency landing field. The aircraft hit a small tree with the prop at about 16 feet above ground. This caused the aircraft to yaw to the left and the… - [Accident 20040731016159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040731016159A.md): Univar 108 · Graham, WA · Jul 31, 2004 · N97599 · Substantial damage > (-23) The aircraft was on a scenic local flight after taking off from Shady Acres Airport spanway, WA and was airborne a few minutes into the flight when the engine began losing power. The passenger stated that the pilot tried to get power back but was… - [Incident 20040714020849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040714020849I.md): Univar 108 · Manhattan, IN · Jul 14, 2004 · N97599 > (-23) On July 14, 2004 N97599 a Stinson 108 made an emergency landing in the median of interstate 70 near Manhattan, IN. At approximately 1845 zulu. The aircraft landed without any damage. The pilot stated that he had flown from boulton field near columbus,… - [Accident 20030731030609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030731030609A.md): Univar 108 · White Post, VA · Jul 31, 2003 · N97168 · Substantial damage > (-23) During a test flight and on final approach, the pilot reported he lost elevator control and the aircraft dove for the ground. The control yolk was observed binding on the radio rack at the on site investigation. - [Incident 20030624013299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030624013299I.md): Univar 108 · Parowan, UT · Jun 24, 2003 · N401C · Minor damage > (-23) On 06/24/03, at 1200 MDT, N401C, a Stinson 108, piloted by william david silvestri sustained minor damages when it veered off the runway at Parowan, UT. The aircraft was enroute from kingman, AZ (igm) to salt lake city airport #2 (U42), with a stopover… - [Accident 20030427010179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030427010179A.md): Univar 108 · Brookville, OH · Apr 27, 2003 · N97376 · Substantial damage > (-23) On April 27, 2003, at 2030 EST, a Stinson 108, N97376, registered to timothy r. shepard, ran off the runway and into a ditch while landing at Brookville airport (I62), Ohio while on a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.… - [Incident 20020604019279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020604019279I.md): Univar 108 · Vanhornesville, NY · Jun 4, 2002 · N97364 · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft made pass over the field, windsock indicated light wind from the east. Pilot entered the pattern and landed to the east. On landing the headwind switched into a tail wind. During the flare pilot applied power & rolled off the end of the runway… - [Accident 20010825034489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010825034489A.md): N2099A · Augusta, ME · Aug 25, 2001 · N2099A · No damage > (-23) Student pilot - unsupervised solo. Misjudged flare during landing, bounced aircraft. Nosewheel collapsed. - [Accident 20010426016869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010426016869A.md): Univar 108 · White Post, VA · Apr 26, 2001 · N97168 · No damage > (-23) During takeoff roll, aircraft veered left off runway, went through barbed wire fence then struck 6' rock/dirt mound. Came to rest approx 150 yards beyond mound. Struck ground nose down. State police observed frost on the aircraft. Additionally the grass… - [Accident 20000620008439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000620008439A.md): N8865K · Mountain Home, ID · Jun 20, 2000 · N8865K · No damage > (-23) The a/c departed runway 27 at Mountain Home, Idaho. The pilot reported that at 30 feet AGL, the a/c stopped generating lift. The pilot elected to make an off airport landing. Upon landing, the a/c struck a rabbit hole with the left landing gear and… - [Incident 20000531035369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000531035369I.md): Univar 108 · El Cajon, CA · May 31, 2000 · N9538K · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot was concluding a series of touch and go landings at Gillespie field, El Cajon, California. Following final full stop landing, as airplane decelerated, a gust of wind began to lift left wingtip. Pilot, with a total experience level of 30 hours in… - [Accident 19990920029139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990920029139A.md): Univar 108 · Sparrevohn, AK · Sep 20, 1999 · N97713 · Destroyed > (.19) On September 20, 1999, about 1300 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire equipped Stinson 108 airplane, N97713, was destroyed by impact and a postimpact fire, when the airplane crashed on takeoff from a remote area, about 10 miles south of the Sparrevohn… - [Accident 19990524030129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990524030129A.md): Univar 108 · Anchorage, AK · May 24, 1999 · N793C · Damage unknown · 1 fatal > (.19) On may 24, 1999, about 0645 Alaska daylight time, a float equipped Stinson 108 airplane, N793C, is presumed to have crashed into the water, about 8 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska. The airplane was reported overdue on may 24, 1999, and has not been… - [Incident 19990421020109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990421020109I.md): Univar 1083 · Warnersville, PA · Apr 21, 1999 · N97331 · Minor damage > Departed syracuse, NY in a.m., stopped at oswego, n.y. for fuel enroute to Florida. While cruising at 4500 feet, the engine began to run rough and lose power. Pilot switched fuel selector and turned on carburetor heat. Adjusted the mixture to rich. Engine did… - [Incident 19981007034379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981007034379I.md): Univar 108 · New Castle, PA · Oct 7, 1998 · N97568 · Minor damage > During a turn from a newly constructed taxiway onto an established taxiway, the pilot taxied his aircraft off the taxiway and into a 1 1/2 foot deep hole abeam the intersection of the two taxiways. The propeller struck the taxiway causing he tail of the… - [Incident 19980725037399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980725037399I.md): Univar 1081 · Shirley, NY · Jul 25, 1998 · N97223 · No damage > (-5)During rollout on RW33, a/c ground looped to the left and flipped out against the taxiway with minor damage to the prop, cowling, and spinner. No personnel injuries. - [Incident 19980713023139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980713023139I.md): Univar 108 · Indian Creek, ID · Jul 13, 1998 · N97682 · Minor damage > Flared high. Landed hard. Currency of medical misjudged by CFI and DME. Not valid. 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