Lancair Legacy Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 7 events recorded from 2005 to 2025.

7

All Events

1

Incidents

0

Minor

0

Serious

6

Fatal (7 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Dec 30, 2025 Fredericksburg, TX N618AM Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 22, 2024 Spicewood, TX N550NL Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 23, 2020 Hollywood, FL N3UH Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot/owner’s failure to properly reinstall the number 1 cylinder spark plug, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial …

The pilot/owner’s failure to properly reinstall the number 1 cylinder spark plug, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb. Contributing was the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted return to the airport following the partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and impact with terrain.

Oct 06, 2019 Bixby, MO N10LG Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorie…

The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.

Nov 17, 2018 Gainesville, GA N8448J Fatal (1) substantial
The pilots’ failure to execute a go-around when the nighttime autopilot-coupled approach became unstable, which resulted in a loss of control and subs…

The pilots’ failure to execute a go-around when the nighttime autopilot-coupled approach became unstable, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot and his failure to perform remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent application of pressure to the pitch control while the autopilot was engaged, which caused an out-of-trim condition that was not identified by either pilot and resulted in control difficulty when the autopilot was disengaged.

Oct 25, 2013 Shepparton, AS VH-ICZ Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
May 02, 2005 Nacogdoches, TX N204RH Incident destroyed The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
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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