North American Navion Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 49 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

49

All Events

19

Incidents

11

Minor

7

Serious

12

Fatal (17 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 02, 2020 Cedar City, UT N225HJ Fatal (2) substantial
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper fuel planning and failure to see and avoid …

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper fuel planning and failure to see and avoid the communications tower support guy wire.

Nov 10, 2016 Blairstown, NJ N8849H Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's improper engine start procedure, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground and collision with a tree.
Apr 03, 2011 Alameda, CA N91472 Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accid…

The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during initial climb.

Sep 21, 2007 Clayton, NC N8844H Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver during low altitude cruise flight to avoid obstructions ahead, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrai…

The pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver during low altitude cruise flight to avoid obstructions ahead, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain and a building. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his flight into known IMC.

Jun 25, 2007 Colona, IL N8804H Fatal (2) destroyed The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
Jul 02, 2006 Sturgis, KY N91686 Fatal (1) substantial A total loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel pump gasket.
Mar 09, 2001 SANTA YSABEL, CA N91445 Fatal (1) destroyed the pilot's continued VFR flight into IFR conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
Aug 15, 1998 SALINAS, CA N8820H Fatal (2) destroyed
the pilot's attempt to continue visual flight operations into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in controlled flight int…

the pilot's attempt to continue visual flight operations into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in controlled flight into rising terrain.

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.

Oct 04, 1991 OLA, ID N91577 Fatal (1) destroyed AN INCAPACITATING HEART ATTACK WHILE IN FLIGHT.
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.

Nov 28, 1986 SPRINGTOWN, TX N91548 Fatal (2) substantial 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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