Ryan Navion Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 70 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02, 1991 | DE FUNIAK SPGS, FL | N5103K | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH A TREE AND THE GROUND DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LAND…THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH A TREE AND THE GROUND DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING. |
| Sep 01, 1991 | CHELAN, WA | N4111K | Incident | substantial |
POOR IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DOWN DRAFTS, PROPER ALIGNMENT WAS NOT MAINTAINED AND INADEQUAT…POOR IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DOWN DRAFTS, PROPER ALIGNMENT WAS NOT MAINTAINED AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. |
| Jun 08, 1991 | KANKAKEE, IL | N4374K | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S POOR IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION MAKING AND MISJUDGED FUEL SUPPLY. A RELATED FACTOR IS THE INADEQUATE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE. |
| Feb 03, 1991 | LAKE CITY, FL | N4154K | Incident | substantial | IN-FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH WIND SHEAR WHILE ON SHORT FINAL RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING. |
| Aug 27, 1990 | SAN DIEGO, CA | N4220K | Serious (2) | substantial | FUEL STARVATION CAUSED BY BLOCKAGE OF FUEL INLET SCREEN BY PIECE OF IMPROPERLY INSTALLED FUEL HOSE. |
| Apr 29, 1990 | DENISON, TX | N4442K | Incident | substantial |
PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH CONDITIONS IN EXCESS OF THE AIRPLANE'S PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTI…PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH CONDITIONS IN EXCESS OF THE AIRPLANE'S PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE UPHILL RUNWAY. |
| Nov 19, 1988 | VERO BEACH, FL | N5422K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 14, 1988 | LANE, IL | N91411 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 14, 1988 | FRANKLIN, PA | N5164K | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
DUE TO IMPROPER GRADE OF FUEL IN THE AIRPLANE AND BENT AND BINDING EXHAUST VALVES, THE AIRPLANE ENGINE HAD A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER DURING THE TAKEOFF …DUE TO IMPROPER GRADE OF FUEL IN THE AIRPLANE AND BENT AND BINDING EXHAUST VALVES, THE AIRPLANE ENGINE HAD A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. THE PILOT DID NOT ABORT THE TAKEOFF AND THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH TREES WHEN THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN FLYING AIRSPEED. |
| Aug 07, 1988 | CUMMING, GA | N4575K | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 01, 1988 | LANCASTER, CA | N4179K | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 25, 1988 | FANCY GAP, VA | N1598V | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN VISUAL CONTACT AND CLEARANCE WITH RISING TERRAIN AFTER VFR FLIGHT ENCOUNTERED IMC. |
| Sep 29, 1986 | BEAVER FALLS, PA | N5244K | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 1985 | MIDLAND, TX | N91460 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 04, 1985 | BLUE RAPIDS, KS | N4482K | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 19, 1985 | KINGMAN, KS | N4974K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 16, 1983 | ISCHUA, NY | N4613K | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 27, 1983 | KENEDY, TX | N5040K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 12, 1983 | FIDDLETOWN, CA | N444N | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 06, 1982 | CENTER, TX | N1105M | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |