Ryan NAVION B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 9 events recorded from 1988 to 2016.

9

All Events

5

Incidents

2

Minor

0

Serious

2

Fatal (6 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 30, 2016 Manitowoc, WI N5294K Minor substantial
A leak in the gascolator due to degraded rubber gaskets, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss o…

A leak in the gascolator due to degraded rubber gaskets, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff.

Aug 16, 2010 Fort Myers, FL N5382K Incident substantial The binding of the trim wheel on the instrument panel and the pilot’s improper decision to depart with a known mechanical deficiency.
Nov 12, 2006 Riverside, CA N5348K Incident substantial
A leak in the fuel selector valve and gascolator that resulted in fuel starvation on takeoff due to air leakage into the fuel system. A contributing …

A leak in the fuel selector valve and gascolator that resulted in fuel starvation on takeoff due to air leakage into the fuel system. A contributing factor in the accident was the inadequate annual inspection performed by other maintenance personnel.

Jul 05, 2001 Palm Beach, FL N5265K Incident substantial Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 17, 1999 KLAMATH FALLS, OR N870DR Incident substantial The pilot's failure to reinstall the engine oil filler cap during preflight, resulting in engine oil loss and the necessity for an immediate landing.
Sep 26, 1997 PACOIMA, CA N5241K Fatal (2) destroyed
the dual student's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the CFI's inadequate supervision, which led to a takeoff with the auxiliary fuel tank…

the dual student's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the CFI's inadequate supervision, which led to a takeoff with the auxiliary fuel tank selected and resulted in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the position of the nomenclature on the cockpit fuel tank selector.

Jul 11, 1997 GARFIELD, CO N5401K Fatal (4) destroyed
failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a turn to reverse direction, which resulted in a stall and collision with a pole and a buil…

failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a turn to reverse direction, which resulted in a stall and collision with a pole and a building. High density altiitude was a related factor.

Jun 22, 1994 AMHERST, OH N5360K Minor substantial INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY AN UNQUALIFIED PERSON WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE IGNITION DUE TO WORN IGNITION WIRES.
Nov 19, 1988 VERO BEACH, FL N5422K 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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