# Navion L-17A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 6150106
- Manufacturer (registry): NAVION
- Model: L-17A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 120 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/navion-l-17a

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N2968C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2968C): [Hammond Neil K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMOND%20NEIL%20K), [Manhattan, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Manhattan), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-1070
- [N555S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555S): [Broze Dale](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROZE%20DALE), [Laredo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Laredo), built 1947, S/N NAV4-1015
- [N7727C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7727C): [Bohl Howard M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOHL%20HOWARD%20M), [Temecula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Temecula), S/N NAV4-1688

## NTSB investigations (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI03LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA221), Jul 22, 2003: Navion L-17A (N2968C), Canton, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A complete loss of engine power during landing approach for undetermined reasons, as well as the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the berm…
- [NTSB CHI90LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA277), Sep 29, 1990: Navion L-17A (N91665), Fort Wayne, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PILOT DUE TO IMPAIRMENT FROM CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AND USE OF A DRUG, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE ABOVE WOODED TERRAIN. DARKNESS WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
- [NTSB SEA67A0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0075), Jun 21, 1967: Navion L-17A (N9645C), Ketchum, ID, destroyed, 2 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20080803843579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080803843579I), Aug 3, 2008: Navion L17A (N555S), Grass Valley, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot states that he was conducting touch and go operations and forgot to lower the landing gear on the fourth landng. He heard the gear horn, but…
- [Accident 20030721028809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030721028809A), Jul 21, 2003: Navion L17A (N2968C), Canton, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) 07/21/03 Received notification from roc at 2115 local accident involving a Navion L-17A near ingersol-Canton N2968C. Sheriff's dept. Officer martin at…
- [Accident 19900928046379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900928046379A), Sep 28, 1990: Navion L17A (N91665), Fort Wayne, IN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pulled up and stalled into trees after low pass over driveway. Pilot incapacitated by alcohol and medical drugs.
- [Incident 19880909062059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880909062059I), Sep 9, 1988: Navion L17A (N2968C), Delaware, OH. Rough engine and fuel low. Engine quit. Landed in field. Refueled and continued flight.
- [Incident 19781124025609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781124025609I), Nov 24, 1978: Tmpson NAVIONA (N555S), Bemidji, MN, Minor damage. Pilot failed to extend gear for landing.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 20010525CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010525CW006), May 25, 2001: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. UPON REMOVAL OF CABLE, FOUND FRAYED SECTION LOCATED AT THE LOWERMOST POINT EXITING THE PULLEY. PROBABLE CAUSES INCLUDE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (WHEEL WELL AREA) AN
- [SDR 20000628SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000628SH006), Jun 24, 2000: RUDDER HORN. CORRODED. DURING INSPECTION FOR AD 68-20-06, FOUND CORRISION HAD CAUSED DELAMINATION AND SWELLING OF ONE SIDE OF RUDDER HORN, P/N 145-24401. LAST ANNUAL 1992. (I)

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