Lycoming GO-435C&D series

FAA incident reports · 102

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Incident 20250917014509IRyan Navion A · Yakima, WAAirman departed kykm airport on runway 27 for pattern work, to work on short field landings. On the second traffic pattern; airman failed to lower the landing gear, check the gear-in-the-mirror, ensure landing gear down light illumination, or run the…Sep 17, 2025 · N5188K · Minor damageAccident 20240329004449ANavion Navion B · Sanford, FLAfter rotation and climbing to approximately 50 AGL, with landing gear raised, pilot experienced a loss of power. While pilot was managing the engine controls, (mixture, prop, throttle, fuel pump), the aircraft lost altitude and crashed on the runway. A…Mar 29, 2024 · N5429K · Substantial damageIncident 20231228022689INavion Navion B · Monroe, GAThe pilot stated that upon landing on runway 21, he experienced a strong right quartering gust of wind. This resulted in the right wing lifting and the left tip tank striking the runway followed by the left main gear collapsing and the propeller striking the…Dec 28, 2023 · N5304K · Minor damageIncident 20211114021249IRyan Navion B · Oceanside, CADuring the climb out phase the pilot noticed that the main fuel tank gauge was reading empty, he immediately returned to the airport. On the downwind phase he mismanaged the landing gear controls and landed gear up. The pilot on the rollout also mismanaged…Nov 14, 2021 · N70GH · Minor damageIncident 20191212022349IAero Commander 520 · Flint, MIAfter a brief 10 minute ferry flight from rnp to fnt on landing rollout the nosegear collapsed.Dec 12, 2019 · N520RN · Minor damageIncident 20191117021319INavion Navion B · Elyria, OHInvestigation results: -On 11/17/2019, private pilot/owner of Navion, N5198K, ^Mr. Michael galbreath^ was in the process of completing a flight review with certified flight instructor, ^Mr. Michael johnson^. -^Mr. Galbreath's^ flight review had expired, and…Nov 17, 2019 · N5198K · Minor damageAccident 20160927018099ARyan Navion B · Lynchburg, VAThe engine stopped producing power due to catastrophic failure. During landing, the aircraft struck a fence post on right wing causing damage to monocoque structure.Sep 27, 2016 · N5327K · Substantial damageAccident 20160730008969ARyan Navion B · Manitowoc, WIAircraft was on take off climb out when engine quit. Pilot landed on what was left of the runway with gear collapse because they were in transition.Jul 30, 2016 · N5294K · Substantial damageIncident 20150127001279IRyan Navion B · San Diego, CAOn final pilot confirmed runway insight, landing gear lights green. Landing was on the mains and then the nose wheel touched down and pilot used aerodynamic braking to slow the aircraft. The aircraft slowed to a turn off speed and started turning toward the…Jan 27, 2015 · N567K · Substantial damageAccident 20130127003049APiper PA-32-260 · Yonkers, NY[privacy data omitted] Took off from trenton robinsville airport N87 at approximately 1530 and from there she flew to old bridge airport 3N6 and picked up [privacy data omitted] (passenger/student) for a ride in her new plane. They departed old bridge and…Jan 27, 2013 · N1967E · Substantial damageAccident 20110623015449ANavion Navion B · Red Oak, NCThe aircraft took off from the private grass strip (19NC) headed south when the engine quit, the aircraft banked out to the southeast in an apparent attempt to return to the strip or land in a tobacco field adjacent to the strip. Due to the lack of altitude…Jun 23, 2011 · N75394 · DestroyedAccident 20100815045139ARyan Navion B · Ft Myers, FLDuring landing, the aircraft experienced an uncommanded severe nose up pitch attitude. Pilot was able to regain some control as the aircraft began to nose over. The left wing struck the ground causing the aircraft to slide sideways collapsing both main…Aug 15, 2010 · N5382K · Substantial damageIncident 20091204022659IBeech B50 · Osceola, ARPilot departed Osceola, AR 12-04-09 enroute to covington, TN. During landing approach when selecting gear down, landing gear malfunctioned. Followed aircraft flight manual instructions to manually lower landing gear. Indication of gear down was evidenced by…Dec 4, 2009 · N633F · Minor damageAccident 20090615012429ADreyer Stardustersa · Wales, NY(-23) On June 15, 2009 at approximately 1610 EDT local time, an experimental amateur-built starduster SA-300 aircraft, s/n 1145, bearing reegistration number N3DL, registered to promise recording inc., piloted by Mr. Roy berube, sustained substantial damage…Jun 15, 2009 · N3LD · Substantial damageIncident 20080507837469IGulstm 520 · Orlando, FL(-23) On 7 may, 2008, at 1030 EDT, an aero commander AC520, serial number 520-80, N200, operated by [privacy data omitted] lost its right engine in-flight and crashed in an open pasture on sr 66 and payne road, 90 miles south of Orlando. Visual meteorological…May 7, 2008 · N200 · Minor damageIncident 20070715021129ITmpson Navionb · Marathon, FL(-23) On July 15, 2007, the pilot [privacy data omitted] attempted to land his navion, registered as N5436K, using runway 07 at mth. The pilot, [privacy data omitted] the PIC, with one occupant. The right main landing gear did not extend/lower during the…Jul 15, 2007 · N5436K · Minor damageIncident 20070401004249IBeech 50 · Grand Island, NE(-23) N369, BE-50-50, departed Grand Island, NE, for a local flight. After departure the pilot stated that when he put the gear up he lost electrical power. The pilot called the FBO on a cell phone and had them notify the tower that the aircraft had lost…Apr 1, 2007 · N369Incident 20050913023029IGulstm 520 · Greenville, TX(-23) On 9/13/2005 at 1730 hours aircraft N4114B, piloted by [privacy data omitted] landed at Majors field, Greenville, TX 75402. During the landing the right main landing gear partially collapsed, causing damage to the right propeller and right lower…Sep 13, 2005 · N4114B · Minor damageIncident 20040515013749IGulstm 520 · Pontiac, MI(-23) On may 15, 2004 at 11:46 local aircraft landed on runway 27R and nose gear collapsed upon landing. Aircraft skidded about 200 feet on runway and then veered off into grass area in between runways and skidded an additional 200 feet.May 15, 2004 · N520RN · Minor damageAccident 20030323008219ATmpson Navionb · Mammoth Lakes, CA(-23) Pilot was attempting a landing on runway 27 at Mammoth Lakes, California, airport (elevation 7128FEET) when he experienced a gust of wind from his left resulting in loss of control of the aircraft. The pilot felt the loss of control in regard to the…Mar 23, 2003 · N5291K · Substantial damageAccident 20020706017279ABeech B50 · Canton, AL(-23) The pilot stated that his approach to runway 26 at clanton county airport was normal, until the last few minutes of flight. He attempted a go around but the aircraft experienced an asymmetrical thrust towards the left while settling onto the runway. The…Jul 6, 2002 · N550G · No damageAccident 20020621019829ATmpson Navionb · Raleigh, NC(-23) Pilot was on approach for landing at Triple W Airport at fuquay-varina, NC after a cross-country flight from bremen, Ohio. Shortly after turning on final from base leg the engine lost power. He checked the fuel selector valve, advanced the throttle to…Jun 21, 2002 · N5235K · Substantial damageAccident 20020524011099AHelio H391B · Cheyenne, WY(-23) The pilot lost control of the aircraft on the runway just prior to take off. Gusting crosswinds prevailed at the time.May 24, 2002 · N25BA · No damageAccident 20020406014209ATmpson Navionb · Lakeland, FL(-23) Navion b, N5335K, and extra 300, N125EX, were preparing to land at Lakeland linder regional airport, Lakeland, Florida, along with numerous other aircraft, for the purpose of attending the sun 'n fun fly-in. N125EX performed the "lake parker arrival",…Apr 6, 2002 · N5335K · No damageIncident 20020320006859IBeech 50 · New Richmond, WI(-23) Aircraft was enroute from eau claire, WI to eden prairie, MN via New Richmond, WI. Left engine sputtered. Pilot turned on boost pump and engine continued to sputter. Pilot switched fuel to crossfeed from right main tank. Engine began to run fine.…Mar 20, 2002 · N711TK · Minor damageIncident 20020304022749IBeech B50 · Ketchikan, AK(-23) I selected gear down, received indication light for gear down and felt the aerodynamic change. On the flare, I felt the props strike the ground and initiated a go-around while on go-around tower advised that my gear was not down. I tried recycling the…Mar 4, 2002 · N308B · Minor damageAccident 20020202002199AGulstm 520 · Kinston, NC(-23) After thorough and normal runup and taxiing from south end of runway to northend pilot attempted takeoff. Shortly after rotation, the left engine began to lose power. Right engine torque turned the a/c to the left. Pilot saw at about 100 ft. he was…Feb 2, 2002 · N520SE · No damageIncident 20010821020429ITmpson Navionb · Van Nuys, CA(-23) Received informal incident report from the Van Nuys tower. The report identified navion N5287K as having made a precautionary landing at the Van Nuys Airport after the pilot reported an engine failure. Ic contacted the pilot of N5287K and he reported…Aug 21, 2001 · N5287KAccident 20010705029259ATmpson Navionb · Palmbeach, FL(-23) Aircraft was flown without annual inspection completed. Aircraft was not returned to service or approved for return to service. Fuel found in aircraft after accident 4.5 gallons. (.19) on July 05, 2001, at 1957 eastern daylight time, a ryan navion b,…Jul 5, 2001 · N5265K · Substantial damageAccident 20010602029919AHelio H391B · Anvik, AK(-23) On June 2, 2001, at about 0930. Aircraft N25BA a float-equipped Helio courier H391B sustained substantial damage during an aborted takeoff from the Anvik river. The certificated private pilot was the sole occupant and did not receive injuries. On June…Jun 2, 2001 · N25BA · Substantial damageIncident 20010215003229IBeech B50 · Raleigh-Durham, NC(-23) N550G landed long at night on runway 32 at rdu (3,569 ft) and ran off the end of the runway. No injury to aircraft or personnel.Feb 15, 2001 · N550GIncident 20000903029519ITmpson Navionb · Los Angeles, CA(-23)Aircraft landed runway 12 at Whiteman and rolled to the end of the runway and went into the grass on west side of runway. Damage to prop. No injuries. On 9-27-00 inspected airplane, maintenance records and pilot logs. Interviewed pilot . He claims that…Sep 3, 2000 · N5287K · Minor damageIncident 20000406004179ITmpson Navionb · Peachtree City, GAPrior to landing, no indictions of a problem. Aricraft touched down normally and then departed the runway to the right. Pilot had no control of the turn. He applied full left rudder and brakes and shut the engine off. Aircraft pitched up enough to contact the…Apr 6, 2000 · N5379K · Minor damageAccident 19990716042999ATmpson Navionb · Sulphur Creek, ID(-23) The pilot stated this flight was part of a mountain flying seminar held in mccall, ID. The Sulphur Creek airstrip is a private one-way mountain strip. They circled the strip at 900' AGL to check wind and conditions. Landing must be made to the west. The…Jul 16, 1999 · N5304K · No damageAccident 19990617007159ATmpson Navionb · Klamath Falls, ORAcft oil cap came loose on take-off, the acft temperature began rising, the pilot started to return to the arpt and made an emergency landing on the side of the rwy in soft dirt, and the acft sustained substantial damage on landing, other circumstances are…Jun 17, 1999 · N870DR · Substantial damageAccident 19970926029019ATmpson Navionb · Los Angeles, CALost power on climbout. Crashed into 2 houses and burned. Fuel selector between tanks. Pilot misunderstood system.Sep 26, 1997 · N5241K · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19970629016229ITmpson Navionb · Springfield, ILFailed extend gear for 4th practice landing. Gear horn functioned normal.Jun 29, 1997 · N5220K · Minor damageIncident 19970618014629ITmpson Navionb · Festus, MOOverran runway landing. 1st solo in type. Landed 15IN mfp. Failed close throttle. More training complex aircraft.Jun 18, 1997 · N5289K · Minor damageIncident 19960706021749ITmpson Navionb · Pottsville, PANarrative: on July 6, 1996, at 1100 hours, a navion b, registration number N5269K, registered to truman l. atkinson, made a gear-up landing at Schuylkill county airport (zer), Pottsville, PA, while on a pleasure flight. Visual meteorological conditions…Jul 6, 1996 · N5269K · Minor damageIncident 19960612013409ITmpson Navionb · Missoula, MTNarrative: the PIC stated that he had 3 green lights on final indicating gear down and locked. Upon landing, the nose wheel gear collapsed causing damage to the propeller. An inspection by a certificated mechanic and an FAA aviation safety inspector revealed…Jun 12, 1996 · N30D · Minor damageIncident 19951128045119IGulstm 520 · Dallas, TXNarrative: on November 28, 1995 at 2140 local time the commercial rated pilot was taxiing for departure at dal for a CFR part 91 flight to tki after completing a CFR part 135 cargo flight. The pilot was instructed to taxi to runway 13L, prior to reaching the…Nov 28, 1995 · N4114B · Minor damageIncident 19950902037419IGulstm 520 · Puyallup, WAThree greens on landing nose wheel collapsed. Pulled taildown. Extended gear manually. Taxied to hangar.Sep 2, 1995 · N520SE · Minor damageIncident 19950622025249ITmpson Navionb · Columbus, GASwerved on landing. Side load collapsed nose gear.Jun 22, 1995 · N5156K · Minor damageAccident 19940830024139AUnivar 1081 · Anchorage, AKLost power en route. Landed in tree tops. Inverted and hung. Fuel empty. Fuel selector binding and no detentes.Aug 30, 1994 · N9130K · Substantial damageAccident 19940226003029AN9050R · Saluda, SCLost power en route. Landed on Private strip. Nosed over. Left fuel cap leaked. Prevented gravity fuel flow.Feb 26, 1994 · N9050R · Substantial damageIncident 19920920037559ITmpson Navionb · New Sewickley, PAEngine failed in flight. Forced landing in field. On rollout nose gear crossed drainage ditch. Nose gear collapsed.Sep 20, 1992 · N300CB · Minor damageIncident 19920315011439ITmpson Navionb · Medford, ORNose gear collapsed on landing rollout. Over center bungee missing from prior repair.Mar 15, 1992 · N5341K · Minor damageIncident 19920202007229ITmpson Navionb · Homedale, IDEngine quit when fuel released from auxillary tank. Forced landing in field. Suspect fuel starvation.Feb 2, 1992 · N5235K · Minor damageAccident 19900913039569AHelio H391B · Circle, AKFailed to accelerate after liftoff from gravel bar. Settled in alders at end of bar.Sep 13, 1990 · N316HW · Substantial damageAccident 19891120046499AHelio H391B · Plainwell, MIVeered off runway on gusty crosswind landing. Left gear collapsed in ditch. Crosswind gear lock rigged improperly.Nov 20, 1989 · N8750R · Substantial damage
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