# Final NTSB investigations: Stinson 108-3

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA108.md): Stinson 108-3 · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 6, 2026 · N528C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR25LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA151.md): Stinson 108-3 · Port of Del Bonita, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2025 · N108RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC24LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA097.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2024 · N691E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing in tree-covered terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA058.md): Stinson 108-3 · Regent, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 3, 2022 · N7659X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from high tension wires while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA22LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA333.md): Stinson 108 · Batesburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2022 · N6020M · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC21LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA086.md): Stinson 108-3 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2021 · N6476M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA251.md): Stinson 108-3 · Stevenson, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2021 · N6548M · Destroyed
  > A runway incursion, which resulted in a go-around, and subsequent forced landing when the airplane was not able to climb at a rate sufficient to clear approaching rising terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA064.md): Stinson 108-3 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2020 · N6855M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the landing roll due to an undetermined failure of the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB CEN20LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA377.md): Stinson 108-3 · Coleman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2020 · N909C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper installation of the generator drive gear, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC20CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA063.md): Stinson 108 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N6252M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart from an unsuitable off-airport surface which resulted in a departure area excursion and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN20CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA204.md): Stinson 108 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2020 · N6518M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing during variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC19TA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19TA055.md): Stinson 108 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Final report · Sep 26, 2019 · N6533M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a short field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN19LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA281.md): Stinson 108 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2019 · N647C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR19LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA207.md): Stinson 108 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2019 · N6642M · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to identify an engine performance issue, which led to a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB WPR19LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA179.md): Stinson 108 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N6116M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach due to a failed piston. The reason for the piston failure could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA19CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA263.md): Stinson 108 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2019 · N6392M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing on a soft runway, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA18LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA242.md): Stinson 108 · Indiana, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N4059C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of debris contamination of the fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA237.md): Stinson 108 · Eliza Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2018 · N6933M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN17LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA057.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2016 · N812C · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the aft support cable on the left main landing ski due to an inadequately formed nicopress sleeve, which allowed the ski to rotate into a vertical position shortly after liftoff, and its unavoidable separation during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA033.md): Stinson 108 3 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N818C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the aerial pickup towline was not entangled around the horizontal stabilizer after the banner pickup.
- [NTSB GAA17CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA015.md): Stinson 108 · Rifle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2016 · N4210C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA369.md): Stinson 108 · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N955C · Substantial damage
  > A deer running across the runway and impacting the left side of the airplane, resulting in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR16CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16CA077.md): Stinson 108 3 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2016 · N862C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's failure to detect the worn tailwheel assembly during the airplane's annual inspection.
- [NTSB GAA15LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA265.md): Stinson 108 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2015 · N6066M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during final approach to landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA223.md): Stinson 108 - 3 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N6152M · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a degraded cylinder exhaust valve seal, which resulted in low cylinder compression.
- [NTSB ANC15CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA013.md): Stinson 108 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2015 · N4449P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA320.md): Stinson 108-3 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N703C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA305.md): Stinson 108-3 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N121CM · Substantial damage
  > The lack of a forward clamp on the carburetor heat box rubber boot, which allowed the boot to be ingested into the inlet of the carburetor heat box, restricting the airflow and leading to a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA283.md): Stinson 108 · Stanley, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2012 · N773C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and decision to takeoff at a density altitude outside of the airplane’s takeoff performance envelope, with a tailwind, and near the airplane’s maximum gross weight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb…
- [NTSB WPR12CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA129.md): Stinson 108-3 · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2012 · N4143C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abandon the landing attempt, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA12CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA064.md): Stinson 108-3 · Whitefield, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2011 · N6263M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB WPR10CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA391.md): Stinson 108-3 · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N230SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA179.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lebanon, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2010 · N6063M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to release his brake application after adding power to regain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA072.md): Stinson 108-3 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · N6649M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper touchdown point and excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN09LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA384.md): Stinson 108-3 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2009 · N6939M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to the failure of the left main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the separation of the wheel from the aircraft.
- [NTSB DFW08LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA144.md): Stinson 108-3 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N6805M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The departing pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his airplane colliding with the landing airplane. Contributing to the accident was the trees/visual obstructions along the runway's approach path.
- [NTSB SEA08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA118.md): Stinson 108-3 · Libby, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N1083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA043.md): Stinson 108 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2008 · N6827M · Substantial damage
  > The reversal of the aileron control cables by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC07CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA101.md): Stinson 108-3 · Pompton Plains, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2007 · N6513M · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA171.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N6183M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA060.md): Stinson 108-3 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2004 · N6234M · Destroyed
  > An engine fire for undetermined reasons during start-up.
- [NTSB ATL04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA007.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · N831C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI03LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA322.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N6624M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the engine accessory gear drive. A factor was the concrete marker.
- [NTSB DEN03LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA131.md): Stinson 108-3 · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2003 · N121N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB ATL03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA117.md): Stinson 108-3 · Hendersonville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N6088M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and nose over on none suitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA219.md): Stinson 108-3 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N6216M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting and shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control and a ground loop. The gusting and shifting wind conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA02LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA178.md): Stinson 108-3 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2002 · N9641 · Substantial damage
  > Normal braking application was excessive during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft nosing over.
- [NTSB IAD02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA064.md): Stinson 108-3 · Mifflintown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N6678M · Substantial damage
  > On-ground carburetor icing.
- [NTSB DEN02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA062.md): Stinson 108-3 · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N6968M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll and subsequent abort. Factors relating to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the unsuitable terrain encountered when the airplane departed the runway.
- [NTSB ATL02LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA098.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N2243M · Substantial damage
  > The pilots loss of directional control during landing roll, and subsequent inadvertent ground loop.

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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('9230408'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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