Lancair 235 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 7 events recorded from 1989 to 2025.

7

All Events

4

Incidents

1

Minor

0

Serious

2

Fatal (4 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 24, 2020 Cordes Lakes, AZ N25NL Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin and a …

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of aerobatic experience in the accident airplane make and model.

Aug 01, 1989 FOND DU LAC, WI N385L Fatal (2) destroyed
FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ASSURE THAT ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WAS MAINTAINED DURING THE TURN TO FINAL APPROACH, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT ST…

FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ASSURE THAT ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WAS MAINTAINED DURING THE TURN TO FINAL APPROACH, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN.

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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