# FAA incident reports: Universal Stinson 108 A list on [Universal Stinson 108](https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-stinson-108.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20250603006879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250603006879A.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Mocksville, NC · Jun 3, 2025 · N40158 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On June 03, 2025, a Universal Stinson 180 touched down midfield on runway 02L at the Sugar Valley Airport (5NC2) and lifted the left wheel to avoid a turtle. The aircraft teetered back and forth after lift off, veered to the right and began to climb, but did… - [Incident 20220607009639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220607009639I.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Juneau, AK · Jun 7, 2022 · N97421 · Minor damage > The pilot in command and passenger/pilot statements and interviews revealed that they were flying loop patterns around the Juneau area. After completing a couple of loops/patterns they decided to fly a shorter loop/pattern and on the return leg of the flight… - [Accident 20160625021419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160625021419A.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Phoebe Lake, AK · Jun 25, 2016 · N9063K · Destroyed > One pilot and two passengers on board. Pilot was circling in right hand turn at 600 feet. Engine started sputtering, lost power/airspeed and crashed into trees. - [Accident 20160430004319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160430004319A.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Calverton, NY · Apr 30, 2016 · N8660K · Substantial damage > At approximately 10:30 am local time, [privacy data omitted]pilot attempted to land at Calverton airport due to engine having problems/missing. Pilot stated his intention was to land, perform run-up to clear engine. While attempting to land/taxi, pilot… - [Accident 20120624017129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120624017129A.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Cape Elizabeth, ME · Jun 24, 2012 · N39443 · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Pilot declared a mayday due to engine failure while conducting a CFR 91 flight along the coast of Cape Elizabeth, ME (portland head light) he indicated to pwm ATC he wasn't going to make to the airport and or land and was going to land in the ocean. Aircraft… - [Accident 20100825043079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100825043079A.md): Universal S 108 · Andrews, SC · Aug 25, 2010 · N97316 · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On August 25, 2010, at approximately 1100 EDT, a Universal Stinson 108, N97316, owned and operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged during impact with trees and the ground at Andrews, SC (phh - Robert f. Swinnie). The certificated student… - [Incident 20010322008499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010322008499I.md): Univar 108 · Tucson, AZ · Mar 22, 2001 · N97187 · Minor damage > (-23)On March 22, 2001, N97187 was executing touch and go landings at Tucson intl airport. The pilot stated that he was demonstrating the aircraft to a prospective buyer when they experienced a wind shear on take off. The aircraft settled back on the runway… - [Accident 19970419006239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970419006239A.md): Univar 1081 · Smithfield, NC · Apr 19, 1997 · N9063K · Substantial damage > Lost powr en route. Nosed over landing soft dirt field. Broken crankshaft. (-23) the aircraft departed a private strip (talton) at approximately 1300 EDT, 19 April 1997. This was a federal aviation regulation part 91 pleasure flight conducted in the local… - [Accident 19920407009309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920407009309A.md): Univar 1081 · Mccarthy, AK · Apr 7, 1992 · N97421 · Substantial damage > Hard landing on plowed portion of runway. Ground looped into unplowed part of runway. - [Accident 19850317007399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850317007399A.md): Univar 108 · Emhouse, TX · Mar 17, 1985 · N953D · Substantial damage > Struck powerlines while maneuvering and buzzing house. Impacted ground. Aircraft out of annual. No pilot medical. - [Accident 19811212079899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811212079899A.md): Univar 108 · Brogue, PA · Dec 12, 1981 · N97206 · Substantial damage > Zd early liftoff in gusty crosswind. Drifted left of runway, hit bushes. Used incorrect technique for conditions. - [Accident 19800723028309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800723028309A.md): Univar 108 · Liberty, MO · Jul 23, 1980 · N97350 · Substantial damage > High sink rate on final raised nose of aircraft. Hit hard six feet short of runway. Nosed over. - [Accident 19800206002399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800206002399A.md): Univar 1081 · Irvington, AL · Feb 6, 1980 · N8537K · Destroyed > Airplane crashed on end of runway after takeoff and reaching 100 feet altitude. Cause unknown. - [Incident 19790116002039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790116002039I.md): Univar 108 · Amityville, NY · Jan 16, 1979 · N97371 · Substantial damage > Pilot hand propping his airplane, it got away and struck N4TR - [Incident 19780310014789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780310014789I.md): Univar 108 · Minneapolis, KS · Mar 10, 1978 · N97350 · Minor damage > During takeoff on a soft sod runway, pilot hit a mud area & flipped over. - [Accident 19780302004919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780302004919A.md): Univar 108 · Amityville, NY · Mar 2, 1978 · N97371 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19740728038839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740728038839A.md): Univar 108 · Anchorage, AK · Jul 28, 1974 · N97612 · Substantial damage > L wheel bearing failed & jammed brake disc. Hit rwy lt. - [Accident 19740319006439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740319006439A.md): Univar 108 · Grant, MI · Mar 19, 1974 · N97226 · Substantial damage > New snow accumulating 3 to 4 inches in some areas covered soft area. ## 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 ('9230412') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-stinson-108/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.