# NTSB investigations: 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 · 186 investigations

- [NTSB CEN25LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA243.md): Stinson 108 · Seguin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2025 · N97577 · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to turn off the magneto switch before repositioning the propeller by hand which resulted in an inadvertent engine start.
- [NTSB ANC25LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA058.md): Stinson 108-8 · Alexander Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2025 · N97438 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s encounter with a downdraft that led to a rapid loss of altitude.
- [NTSB ANC25LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA052.md): Stinson 108 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 14, 2025 · N2101Q · Substantial damage
  > On June 14, 2025, about 1415 Alaska daylight time, a Stinson 108 airplane, N2101Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cantwell, Alaska. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB WPR25LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA179.md): Stinson 108-2 · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2025 · N9550K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA24LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA201.md): Stinson 108 · Beach City, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2024 · N97517 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the due to the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ANC24LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA020.md): Stinson 108 · Houston, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2024 · N9041K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB ANC23LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA051.md): Stinson 108 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2023 · N97719 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve head.
- [NTSB WPR23LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA117.md): Stinson 108 · Lampasas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2023 · N6532M · Substantial damage
  > Improper case hardening of the crankshaft timing gear, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the gear and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN22LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA012.md): Stinson 108 · Wildwood, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2021 · N677JD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR20CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA168.md): Stinson 108 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2020 · N87607 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA522.md): Stinson 108 · Bandera, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2019 · N97699 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a simulated rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and noseover.
- [NTSB CEN17LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA023.md): Stinson 108 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2016 · N97634 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA16CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA090.md): Stinson 108 · Portales, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2015 · N97411 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's improper brake application during the flight instructor's aborted landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to perform…
- [NTSB GAA16CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA070.md): Stinson 108 · Sharon, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2015 · N97537 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the unstabilized approach and landing and his delayed decision to go around with an insufficient climb rate, which resulted with collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA15LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA239.md): Stinson 108 · Dushore, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N97505 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN14CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA183.md): Stinson 108 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2014 · N9538K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA13LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA269.md): Stinson 108 · Elkton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2013 · N97592 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the approach to landing, which resulted in carburetor icing and a partial loss of engine power during a subsequent initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN13CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA317.md): Stinson 108 · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2013 · N677JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN11FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA247.md): Stinson 108 · Dickens, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2011 · N97383 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to fly in night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA111.md): Stinson 108 · Bayport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2010 · N97223 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB DFW08CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA189.md): Stinson 108-1 · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N97484 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX07CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA152.md): Stinson 108 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N97648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB ATL06LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA127.md): Stinson 108 · Holladay, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2006 · N97651 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear resulting in a forced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB LAX05CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA246.md): Stinson 108 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N97492 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB ATL05LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA001.md): Stinson 108 · Ashland, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N40129 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the No.4 cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB SEA04FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA150.md): Stinson 108 · Graham, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N97599 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA175.md): Stinson 108 · White Post, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2003 · N97168 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/ mechanic's improper annual inspection including his rigging of the elevator flight control, and his subsequent inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane prior to flight, when he failed to detect the improperly rigged elevator flight control,…
- [NTSB NYC03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA092.md): Stinson 108 · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N97376 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA047.md): Stinson 108 · White Post, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N97168 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the tall wet grass.
- [NTSB SEA00LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA111.md): Stinson 108-1 · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N8865K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff in unfavorable weather conditions without first calculating takeoff performance data. Factors include gusty winds, downdrafts, terrain-induced turbulence, and rough/uneven terrain where the pilot elected to make the…
- [NTSB ANC99LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA156.md): Stinson 108 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1999 · N97713 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were a gusting crosswind, and high vegetation.
- [NTSB ANC99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA065.md): Stinson 108 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1999 · N793C · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ANC97LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA122.md): Stinson 108 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N97959 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI97FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA093.md): Stinson 108 · Greenfield, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N97120 · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to restricted movement in the exhaust valve and rotted/weathered ignition harness, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall.
- [NTSB LAX96LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA329.md): Stinson 108 · Quincy, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N97337 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's over leaning of the fuel mixture, which resulted in the initial loss of engine power; and continued fuel starvation, resulting from the pilot's inadvertent mispositioning of the fuel selector valve during an attempted restart of the engine.
- [NTSB SEA95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA204.md): Stinson 108-1 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N8865K · Substantial damage
  > Shearing of the right main landing gear shock strut retainer cap retaining pins.
- [NTSB SEA95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA164.md): Stinson 108-2 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N40191 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of proficiency in wheel-landings.
- [NTSB NYC95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA096.md): Stinson 108-2 · Clarion, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1995 · N978D · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the brake system.
- [NTSB ANC94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA108.md): Stinson 108 · Salcha, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N97294 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the specific make/model/type of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA102.md): Stinson 108 · Heyworth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1992 · N97599 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the carburetor heat control which resulted in carburetor ice and subsequent loss of power. A factor related to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB BFO92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA007.md): Stinson 108 · Spanishburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1991 · N97684 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling in conjunction with the mountainous terrain and the pilot's over confidence.
- [NTSB LAX92LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA013.md): Stinson 108-8 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1991 · N87607 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall due to the failure of the pilot to maintain a correct airspeed during the approach.
- [NTSB DEN91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA122.md): Stinson 108 · Steamboat Sprin, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N40159 · Substantial damage
  > A swerve initiated by the pilot in command to avoid a collision with a deer during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB MIA90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA113.md): Stinson 108 · Bushnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N799B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instrucor pilot (CFI) to assure that a timely go-around was made. The obstruction (transmission line) was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA298.md): Stinson 108 · Cool, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N97628 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the #2 piston. Failure of the mechanic to properly overhaul the engine was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA168.md): Stinson 108 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N97169 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the downdrafts he encountered and the delay in his decision to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC88LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA126.md): Stinson 108 · Mt Spur, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1988 · N97326 · Substantial damage
  > At 1500 feet m.s.l. a complete engine failure occurred. An emergency landing was made on a gravel bar. During the rollout the airplane collided with a gravel bank. An on site examination of the engine revealed a hole in the case next to the left exhaust…
- [NTSB DEN88LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA164.md): Stinson 108 · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1988 · N97395 · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff the plane swerved to the lt and the plt aborted the takeoff. On the second takeoff, the airplane again swerved lt and departed the rwy. The plane entered loose sand off the lt side of the rwy and nosed over. The plt stated that he had made 10…
- [NTSB ANC88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA016.md): Stinson 108-2 · Alexander Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N9398K · Substantial damage
  > The relatively inexperienced private pilot attempted to land his float equipped airplane with a tailwind and gusty winds in choppy water conditions. He lost control of the airplane and it was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB CHI87LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA155.md): Stinson 108-1 · Big Sandy Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1987 · N40161 · Substantial damage
  > The engine stalled for undetermined reasons after the pilot made a wide circle turn. During a forced landing in a lake, the aircraft nosed over. The last annual aircraft inspection was 15 months prior to the date of the accident.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('9230402')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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