Stinson 108-2 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
There are 965 Stinson 108-2 airframes on record (built 1946–1978), 285 currently registered. 25 have one or more NTSB accident records (25 records total). Data as of Jul 24, 2026.
Recent Stinson 108-2 accidents
The uncertificated pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse. Contributing was the failure of the right main landing gear oleo strut.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with an approach light.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a wheel landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a disconnected carburetor mixture control cable which allowed the carburetor mixture lever to migrate to the cut-off position during flight.
The pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing due to a sheared tailwheel locking pin.
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose-over.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain appropriate training in the airplane before flying solo.