North American Navion Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 49 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05, 1997 | FREDERICKSBURG, VA | N91711 | Minor | destroyed | The pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in the inflight collision with trees off the departure end of the runway. |
| May 18, 1997 | MORRISTOWN, AZ | N8551H | Incident | substantial |
failure to replace an old and abraded oil feedline hose which led to its rupture and the in-flight loss of engine oil pressure. A related factor was …failure to replace an old and abraded oil feedline hose which led to its rupture and the in-flight loss of engine oil pressure. A related factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance-to-go versus altitude remaining during the subsequent forced landing. |
| Dec 19, 1994 | BIG BEAR CITY, CA | N8794H | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's initial overrotation, his failure to attain the proper climb airspeed, and an inadvertent entry into a stall mush condition. A factor in …the pilot's initial overrotation, his failure to attain the proper climb airspeed, and an inadvertent entry into a stall mush condition. A factor in the accident was the high-density altitude. |
| Jul 12, 1994 | DUPONT, LA | N8648H | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OF ACCESSORY DRIVE STARTER GEAR SCREWS WHICH DISENGAGED IN FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE …THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OF ACCESSORY DRIVE STARTER GEAR SCREWS WHICH DISENGAGED IN FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING AND NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SERVICE LETTER. |
| Jun 09, 1992 | SPOKANE, WA | N91132 | Incident | substantial | THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR TRUNNION. FACTORS INCLUDE THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND WITH THE GEAR IN THE UP POSITION. |
| May 17, 1992 | SABINA, OH | N8524H | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WIND GUSTS. |
| Mar 16, 1992 | ELBE, WA | N4021K | Minor | destroyed |
FUEL STARVATION, IMPROPER FUEL, IMPROPER AIRCRAFT SERVICING (FUELING), AND CLEARANCE NOT POSSIBLE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: NO SUI…FUEL STARVATION, IMPROPER FUEL, IMPROPER AIRCRAFT SERVICING (FUELING), AND CLEARANCE NOT POSSIBLE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: NO SUITABLE TERRAIN, LOW CEILINGS, DUSK AND TREES. |
| Nov 01, 1991 | OKEECHOBEE, FL | N8631H | Minor | substantial | OPERATION BY THE OWNER/PILOT-IN-COMMAND WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT AND FUEL STARVATION DUE TO A BLOCKED FUEL LINE. |
| Oct 20, 1991 | DENISON, TX | N8560H | Incident | substantial | THE EXCEEDING OF THE AIRPLANE'S TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY BY THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION.. |
| Oct 20, 1991 | LAKE GENEVA, WI | N10JF | Incident | substantial | FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. |
| Oct 04, 1991 | OLA, ID | N91577 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | AN INCAPACITATING HEART ATTACK WHILE IN FLIGHT. |
| Sep 01, 1991 | CHEHALIS, WA | N91736 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB DUE TO THE FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE NUMBER ONE PISTON CONNECTING ROD RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING …TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB DUE TO THE FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE NUMBER ONE PISTON CONNECTING ROD RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES. |
| Apr 02, 1990 | ENUMCLAW, WA | N285RM | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, AND INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LOW CEILING AND VISIBILITY WEATHER…PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, AND INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LOW CEILING AND VISIBILITY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE MOUNTAINOUS/HILL TERRAIN, THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT QUALIFICATION AND HIS LACK OF FAMILIARITY IN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. |
| Jan 20, 1990 | APPLE VALLEY, CA | N727G | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT THE AIRPLANE AND DEPARTED ON THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT WITH MINIMAL FUEL. |
| May 21, 1989 | NORTH CREEK, NY | N8805H | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION FOR THE TAKEOFF. |
| Aug 08, 1987 | CHILLICOTHE, MO | N8569H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 31, 1987 | DEFUNIAK SPRING, FL | N4007K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 03, 1987 | LOS ALAMOS, NM | N91735 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 28, 1986 | SPRINGTOWN, TX | N91548 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 16, 1986 | SAN JOSE, CA | N91608 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 05, 1985 | TALLAHASSEE, FL | N4007K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 30, 1985 | COOPER CITY, FL | N8784H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 1984 | ATIGUN PASS, AK | N225G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 02, 1982 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | N3906K | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |