How many accidents has the North American Navion had?

The NTSB has recorded 49 events involving the North American Navion: 12 fatal, 7 serious, 11 minor injuries, and 19 incidents with no injuries.

Is the North American Navion a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The North American Navion has 49 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

North American Navion Safety Record

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

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Fatal (17 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Oct 05, 2018	Stonewall, MS	N969TR	Incident	substantial	The fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a fractured camshaft and a total loss of engine power.
Aug 27, 2017	Fortuna, CA	N8695H	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preac… A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have that would have precluded normal operation.
Oct 05, 2016	Palmer, AK	N8895H	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing.
Aug 29, 2016	Monett, MO	N91488	Incident	substantial	Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly rig the right main landing gear locking mechanism, which resulted in a gear collapse during landing.
Jun 24, 2016	Alamogordo, NM	N91137	Incident	substantial	The failure of the No. 5 exhaust valve key spring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Jun 16, 1999	OSCEOLA, WI	N109F	Incident	substantial	the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system in that he had the fuel selector positioned to a tank which did not contain sufficient fuel for the fligh… the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system in that he had the fuel selector positioned to a tank which did not contain sufficient fuel for the flight. Factors associated with the accident were the crop and the ditch which the airplane encountered during the forced landing.
Jun 26, 1998	SAN ANDREAS, CA	N1400Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper reinstallation of the fuel selector valve handle, which led to the selection of the wrong fuel tank and fuel starvation.
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.
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.
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 20, 1991	DENISON, TX	N8560H	Incident	substantial	THE EXCEEDING OF THE AIRPLANE'S TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY BY THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION..
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.
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
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

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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