Stinson 108-1 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 28, 2026
There are 1,193 Stinson 108-1 airframes on record (built 1942–1956), 337 currently registered. 20 have one or more NTSB accident records (21 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 28, 2026.
Recent Stinson 108-1 accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty wind conditions that resulted in a ground loop.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a collapse of the left main landing gear.
Insufficient available power as a result of low compression in three engine cylinders. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeoff with a slight quartering tailwind.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop.
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.