How many accidents has the Aviat Husky had?

The NTSB has recorded 7 events involving the Aviat Husky: 0 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor injuries, and 6 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Aviat Husky a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Aviat Husky has 7 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Aviat Husky Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 7 events recorded from 1998 to 2009.

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Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jun 23, 2009	Greenfield, IN	N263AL	Incident	substantial	The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Aug 15, 2007	Moab, UT	C-GTHY	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.
Jun 03, 2007	Winston, MT	N246AM	Serious (2)	destroyed	The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude in a canyon that led to a stall. The pilot's decision to fly a… The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude in a canyon that led to a stall. The pilot's decision to fly along the canyon wall at a low altitude and low energy state was a factor.
Feb 17, 2005	Kalispell, MT	N22HU	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree located off the departure end of his private airstrip during an aborted landing attempt. Factors… The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree located off the departure end of his private airstrip during an aborted landing attempt. Factors include trees located near the departure end of the runway.
Jan 11, 2003	Dayton, TN	N415JB	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a ditch. A factor was s… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a ditch. A factor was separation of the spring clip from the landing gear steering system.
Jul 06, 2000	DAYTON, TN	N415JB	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing flare into a crosswind, resulting in a runway excursion off the run… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing flare into a crosswind, resulting in a runway excursion off the runway edge and collision of the wingtip with the terrain.
Jun 28, 1998	TRIPLE R RANCH, MT	N7XJ	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudgment of distance and his failure to initiate a go-around. A factor was the high density altitude.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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