Stinson 108-1 accident near Joseph, Oregon, August 22, 2026
On August 22, 2026 at about 7:00 pm local time, a 1946 Stinson 108-1, registered N8391K, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Joseph, Oregon (Joseph State airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 22, 2026 · about 7:00 pm local time
- Place
- Joseph, Oregon · Joseph State · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Stinson 108-1, built 1946 · all 108-1s on the register
- Registration
- N8391K · registry record · serial 108-1391
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control on ground during landing (landing roll) defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Runway 15/3, 5,202 ft by 60 ft
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 230° at 15 knots, gusting 27
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C), dew point 36°F (2°C)
- Altimeter: 30.08 inHg
- Observation at 12:00 pm from KJSY
Weather report (METAR): METAR KJSY 221855Z AUTO 23015G27KT 7SM CLR 29/02 A3008 RMK AO2 T02870019
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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