How many accidents has the Navion A had?

The NTSB has recorded 23 events involving the Navion A: 3 fatal, 5 serious, 4 minor injuries, and 11 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Navion A a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Navion A has 23 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Navion A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 23 events recorded from 1982 to 2020.

All Events

Incidents

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Serious

Fatal (5 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Nov 05, 2020	Fremont, MI	N4856K	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel st… The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel starvation, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced landing.
Mar 31, 2007	Marlboro, MA	N4047K	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway.
Nov 08, 2000	LUMBERTON, NJ	N675JM	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway while performing a forced landing after an engine failure. Factors related to the acci… The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway while performing a forced landing after an engine failure. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate rebuilding procedures and maintenance inspection, which resulted in contamination of the fuel supply.
Sep 09, 1999	UTICA, NE	N4527K	Incident	substantial	the failure of the fuel pump and the misjudged touchdown point by the pilot. A factor was the high vegetation.
Oct 03, 1998	JAFFREY, NH	N4285K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight and subsequent failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitabl… The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight and subsequent failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain to execute a forced landing.
Aug 01, 1998	COLOMA, WI	N8991H	Fatal (1)	destroyed	Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude, and his failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to see and avoid obstructions. The transmission… Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude, and his failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to see and avoid obstructions. The transmission wire was a contributing factor.
Apr 10, 1997	QUINCY, FL	N40FL	Incident	substantial	chafing of an electrical cable that was routed through the firewall, which resulted in electrical arching and an in-flight fire.
Aug 22, 1995	GROVELAND, CA	N8513H	Serious (2)	substantial	fuel starvation, due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor… fuel starvation, due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
Jun 23, 1990	BIG BEAR, CA	N8081E	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSS WIND ON HIS APPROACH.
Aug 16, 1989	ELY, NV	N8796H	Minor	substantial	IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED TO REMAIN AIRBORNE AFTER LIFT-OFF, AND AN INAD… IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED TO REMAIN AIRBORNE AFTER LIFT-OFF, AND AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO FLY THE AIRCRAFT WITH EXCESSIVE GROSS WEIGHT AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.
Aug 04, 1987	HAWTHORNE, CA	N4388K	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 19, 1987	BALDWIN, MI	N4961C	Serious (2)	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1986	GRASS VALLEY, CA	N111T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 13, 1986	BOISE, ID	N5208N	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 21, 1986	WHITE SALMON, WA	N340H	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jan 11, 1986	CINCINNATI, OH	N4000G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 27, 1984	NOTI, OR	N4327K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 09, 1984	RIO LINDA, CA	N212L	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 22, 1984	NEWPORT, MN	N4893K	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 18, 1984	ALBANY, OR	N91123	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 16, 1982	HANCOCK, NY	N91662	Serious (2)	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 06, 1982	RAMONA, CA	N4520K	Fatal (3)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jan 02, 1982	CHICKASHA, OK	N4876K	Fatal (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending

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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