# North American NAVION

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 6150130, 6150137
- Manufacturer (registry): NORTH AMERICAN · NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION INC
- Model: NAVION
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 126 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-782](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-782) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Sierra Hotel Aero Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 203
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-navion

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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.

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2008-05-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-05-14): Fuel system · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C), Navion B, Navion D and 5 more. Effective Apr 16, 2008
- [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996
- [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979
- [AD 68-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-20-06): Rudder Horn Inspection · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C), Navion B, Navion D and 5 more. Effective Oct 3, 1968
- [AD 62-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-03-03): Landing Gear Selector Valve Fitting · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C), Navion B, Navion D and 4 more. Effective Mar 6, 1962
- [AD 63-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-21-05): Main and Nose Retraction Links · American Navion Society D-16, D-16A, 480 and 8 more
- [AD 59-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-06-04): Hydraulic Actuating Cylinders · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C), Navion B and 1 more
- [AD 56-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-03-03): Wing Rear Spar Fitting Inspection · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 55-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-01-01): Fuselage Frame Cracks · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 54-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-18-01): Wing-to-Fuselage Attachment · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 53-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-08-01): Horizontal Stabilizer Fitting · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 52-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-26-01): Stabilizer Spar Web · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 52-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-24-01): Aileron Control Chain Guard · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 51-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-07-01): Throttle Housing · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 50-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-10-02): Air Intake Hose · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C) and Navion B
- [AD 50-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-05-02): Push-Pull Controls · Textron 35, A35, Push-Pull Controls and 1 more
- [AD 49-28-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-28-01): Unsatisfactory Spinner · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A) and Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C)
- [AD 49-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-12-02): Fuel Pumps · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A) and Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C)
- [AD 49-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-11-01): Carter Fuel Pump Rework · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A) and Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C)
- [AD 49-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-09-02): Booster Pump Rework · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A) and Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C)
- [AD 49-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-05-03): Continental Engines Bearing Inserts · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A) and Navion A (Army L-17B and L-17C)
- [AD 48-29-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-29-01): Fuel Pump Drain · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 48-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-08-03): Fuel Valve Control Support Clip · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 48-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-06-03): Hartzell Propeller Blade Inspection · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-31-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-31-03): Fuel Drain Cock · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-31-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-31-02): Carburetor Vapor Return Line · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-31-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-31-01): Nose Gear Hydraulic Actuating Cylinder Lines · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-10): Propeller Guide Pin Dowel · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-21-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-09): Hydraulic System Modifications · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-08): Generator Terminal Stud Insulator · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-07): Carburetor Air Intake Scoop Filler Strip · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-05): Propeller Control Friction Lock · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-04): Fuel Scupper Drain Line · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-11-02): Hartzell Propeller Blade Rework · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)
- [AD 47-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-11-01): Rudder-Nose Gear Steering Bellcrank · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion (Army L-17A)

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5)

- [SAIB AIR-22-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-22-13): Landing Gear Components. Issued May 27, 2022
- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-06-11R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-11R1): Fuel system selector valves. Issued Mar 14, 2007
- [SAIB CE-06-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-11) (historical): . Issued Nov 29, 2005
- [SAIB CE-05-46](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-05-46): . Issued Apr 1, 2005

## Registered aircraft (203, first 50)

- [N105ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105ER): [Sokoloski James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOKOLOSKI%20JAMES%20J), [Lampasas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lampasas), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-521
- [N111KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111KM): [Johnston Cheryle L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSTON%20CHERYLE%20L), [El Centro, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Centro), built 1946, S/N NAV-4-324
- [N118AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118AA): [Northern Valley Air Ltd LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20VALLEY%20AIR%20LTD%20LLC), [Long Island, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Long%20Island), S/N NAV-4-110
- [N124RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124RM): [Golden Dreams LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLDEN%20DREAMS%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 1946, S/N NAV-4-136
- [N14SX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14SX): [Miller Randy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20RANDY), [Greer, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Greer), built 1946, S/N NAV-4-416
- [N17VY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17VY): [Vallee Jean-Francois R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALLEE%20JEAN-FRANCOIS%20R), [Everson, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Everson), S/N NAV-4-461
- [N1947U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1947U): [Tri Pacer Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI%20PACER%20AIR%20LLC), [Pennington, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Pennington), built 1946, S/N NAV-4-394
- [N225HJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N225HJ): [Mao Darwin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAO%20DARWIN), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), S/N NAV-4-188
- [N22A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22A): [Ware Steven E Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARE%20STEVEN%20E%20TRUSTEE), [Lonoke, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Lonoke), built 1946, S/N NAV-4-19
- [N269CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269CC): [Angeloff Lawren J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANGELOFF%20LAWREN%20J), [Escanaba, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Escanaba), built 1946, S/N NAV-4-269
- [N4001K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4001K): [Zahn Mark V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZAHN%20MARK%20V), [Sarasota, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sarasota), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-1001
- [N4012K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4012K): [Kane Robert F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KANE%20ROBERT%20F), [Wilton, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Wilton), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-1012
- [N4016K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4016K): [Hatch David G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HATCH%20DAVID%20G), [Clovis, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Clovis), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-1016
- [N4021K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4021K): [Northwest Navion Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHWEST%20NAVION%20INC), [Arlington, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Arlington), S/N NAV41021
- [N4026K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4026K): [Warbird Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARBIRD%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-1026
- [N4029K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4029K): [Campbelll William Jr T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPBELLL%20WILLIAM%20JR%20T), [Sand Springs, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Sand%20Springs), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-1029
- [N4043K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4043K): [Jackson Ian C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20IAN%20C), [Rochester, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Rochester), built 1949, S/N NAV-4-1043
- [N4045K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4045K): [Cincy Warbirds LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CINCY%20WARBIRDS%20LLC), [West Chester, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/West%20Chester), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-1045
- [N4080K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4080K): [80 Kilo LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/80%20KILO%20LLC), [Hammond, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Hammond), S/N NAV-4-1080
- [N4101K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4101K): [Bravery Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAVERY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Viburnum, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Viburnum), S/N NAV-4-1101
- [N4102K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4102K): [Tomlin Rollin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOMLIN%20ROLLIN%20D), [Wilmington, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wilmington), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-1102
- [N4110K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4110K): [Ddrl Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DDRL%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-1110
- [N4185K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4185K): [Kennedy John E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENNEDY%20JOHN%20E), [Martinsville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Martinsville), built 1948, S/N NAV-4-1185
- [N4191K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4191K): [Wells David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20DAVID%20M), [Ada, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ada), S/N NAV-4-1191
- [N46LJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46LJ): [Ludlow Christopher C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUDLOW%20CHRISTOPHER%20C), [Redding, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redding), built 1946, S/N NAV-4-312
- [N47LD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47LD): [Yohey John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOHEY%20JOHN%20A), [Bloomsburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bloomsburg), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-580
- [N480MJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480MJ): [Maximus Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAXIMUS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Cheyenne, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Cheyenne), S/N NAV-4-1040
- [N4956C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4956C): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), S/N NAV-4-344
- [N4GP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4GP): built 1946, S/N NAV-4-453
- [N50P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50P): [Nield Bruce R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIELD%20BRUCE%20R), [Stephens City, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Stephens%20City), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-734
- [N512WD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N512WD): [Contrails Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONTRAILS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Greer, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Greer), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-618
- [N5140](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5140): [Elsayed Von Bayreuth Alaaeldeen Mohamed](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELSAYED%20VON%20BAYREUTH%20ALAAELDEEN%20MOHAMED), [Fairfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fairfield), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-706
- [N577DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N577DM): [Mcdonald Douglas K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDONALD%20DOUGLAS%20K), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1946, S/N NAV-4338
- [N59C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59C): [Hensley Bradley S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENSLEY%20BRADLEY%20S), [Lake Charles, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lake%20Charles), built 1946, S/N NAV-4-389
- [N613CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N613CA): [Reza Syed A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REZA%20SYED%20A), [Medford, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Medford), built 1946, S/N NAV-4-340
- [N6323D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6323D): [Wilkinson Thomas W II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKINSON%20THOMAS%20W%20II), [Spring, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spring), built 1958, S/N NAV-4-559
- [N677KJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N677KJ): [Eyman Jeremy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EYMAN%20JEREMY%20J), [Cape Coral, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Cape%20Coral), S/N NAV-4-577
- [N71CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71CM): [Heekin Michael P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEEKIN%20MICHAEL%20P), [Hummelstown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hummelstown), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-630
- [N71JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71JK): [Kennedy Edward J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENNEDY%20EDWARD%20J%20JR), [South Glens Falls, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/South%20Glens%20Falls), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-549
- [N727G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N727G): [Fleming Paul H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLEMING%20PAUL%20H), [Sugar Hill, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sugar%20Hill), built 1946, S/N NAV-4-251
- [N747WR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N747WR): [Cesare Frank](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CESARE%20FRANK), [Cerro Gordo, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Cerro%20Gordo), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-997
- [N765EK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N765EK): [Deason Paul G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEASON%20PAUL%20G), [Belton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Belton), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-1013
- [N76FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N76FS): [Shokoui Kourosh C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHOKOUI%20KOUROSH%20C), [Panama City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City), built 1946, S/N NAV-4-402
- [N7990](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7990): [Warbird Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARBIRD%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Spring, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spring), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-990
- [N7RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7RT): [Tomlin Rollin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOMLIN%20ROLLIN%20D), [Wilmington, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wilmington), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-592
- [N827JR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N827JR): [Goodrich Jeffrey W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODRICH%20JEFFREY%20W), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), S/N NAV-4-878
- [N8510H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8510H): [Wobschall Eric D DBA Buffalo Skyline](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOBSCHALL%20ERIC%20D%20DBA%20BUFFALO%20SKYLINE), [Williamsville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Williamsville), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-510
- [N8511H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8511H): [Crowley James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROWLEY%20JAMES%20E), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-538
- [N8514H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8514H): [Young Bobby R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20BOBBY%20R), [Burnsville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Burnsville), built 1947, S/N NAV4-512
- [N8521H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8521H): [Tomlin Rollin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOMLIN%20ROLLIN%20D), [Wilmington, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wilmington), built 1947, S/N NAV-4-518

All 203: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-navion/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (159, newest 50)

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 ERA26LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA198), May 1, 2026: North American Navion (N8618H), New Salem, MA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA24LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA254), Jun 8, 2024: North American Navion (N91173), Tullahoma, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during takeoff as a result of fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA017), Oct 11, 2020: North American Navion (N8698H), Palmetto, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which led to a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR20LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA249), Aug 2, 2020: North American Navion (N225HJ), Cedar City, UT, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper fuel planning and failure to see and avoid the communications tower support guy wire.
- [NTSB WPR18LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA144), May 21, 2018: North American Navion (N8995H), Jasper, AL, minor damage. Probable cause: The other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another airplane in the formation flight due to sun glare.
- [NTSB WPR18LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA049), Dec 17, 2017: North American Navion (N8884H), El Cajon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB ERA17LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA042), Nov 10, 2016: North American Navion (N8849H), Blairstown, NJ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper engine start procedure, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB GAA17CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA023), Oct 5, 2016: North American Navion (N8895H), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA354), Aug 29, 2016: North American Navion (N91488), Monett, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly rig the right main landing gear locking mechanism, which resulted in a gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA234), Jun 24, 2016: North American Navion (N91137), Alamogordo, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the No. 5 exhaust valve key spring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA15LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA282), Jul 23, 2015: North American Navion (N91418), Waynesboro, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's early rotation of the airplane and his failure to attain a positive climb rate during takeoff with the airplane near its aft center of gravity limit from a runway with little margin for…
- [NTSB MIA07FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA154), Sep 21, 2007: North American Navion (N8844H), Clayton, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver during low altitude cruise flight to avoid obstructions ahead, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain and a building. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB CHI07FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA182), Jun 25, 2007: North American Navion (N8804H), Colona, IL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB NYC06LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA165), Jul 2, 2006: North American Navion (N91686), Sturgis, KY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel pump gasket.
- [NTSB LAX05LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA303), Sep 19, 2005: North American Navion A (N91597), Chowchilla, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA103), May 21, 2005: North American Navion (N8874H), Emmett, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight as a result of air being sucked into the fuel system due to a worn fuel selector valve stem and a hardened and brittle fuel selector valve…
- [NTSB LAX01FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA112), Mar 9, 2001: North American Navion (N91445), Santa Ysabel, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's continued VFR flight into IFR conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX98FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA264), Aug 15, 1998: North American Navion (N8820H), Salinas, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's attempt to continue visual flight operations into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in controlled flight into rising terrain.
- [NTSB NYC97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA105), Jun 5, 1997: North American Navion (N91711), Fredericksburg, VA, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in the inflight collision with trees off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA183), May 18, 1997: North American Navion NA-1 (N8551H), Morristown, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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…
- [NTSB CHI96LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA219), Jun 26, 1996: Navion NA1 (N4096K), Evansville, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot did not maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW94LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA230), Jul 12, 1994: North American Navion 4 (N8648H), Dupont, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OF ACCESSORY DRIVE STARTER GEAR SCREWS WHICH DISENGAGED IN FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING…
- [NTSB SEA92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA122), Jun 9, 1992: North American Navion (N91132), Spokane, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR TRUNNION. FACTORS INCLUDE THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND WITH THE GEAR IN THE UP POSITION.
- [NTSB BFO92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA065), May 17, 1992: North American Navion (N8524H), Sabina, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WIND GUSTS.
- [NTSB SEA92LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA062), Mar 16, 1992: North American Navion (N4021K), Elbe, WA, destroyed. Probable cause: FUEL STARVATION, IMPROPER FUEL, IMPROPER AIRCRAFT SERVICING (FUELING), AND CLEARANCE NOT POSSIBLE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: NO SUITABLE TERRAIN, LOW CEILINGS, DUSK AND TREES.
- [NTSB MIA92LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA021), Nov 1, 1991: North American Navion (N8631H), Okeechobee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: OPERATION BY THE OWNER/PILOT-IN-COMMAND WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT AND FUEL STARVATION DUE TO A BLOCKED FUEL LINE.
- [NTSB FTW92LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA012), Oct 20, 1991: North American Navion (N8560H), Denison, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE EXCEEDING OF THE AIRPLANE'S TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY BY THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION..
- [NTSB SEA92FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA001), Oct 4, 1991: North American Navion (N91577), Ola, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: AN INCAPACITATING HEART ATTACK WHILE IN FLIGHT.
- [NTSB FTW91FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA109), Jun 28, 1991: North American NA1 (N91108), Mountain Home, AR, destroyed. Probable cause: THE CONTAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL SYSTEM AND THE FOREIGN OBJECT BLOCKAGE OF THE VAPOR RETURN ORIFICE WHICH INDUCED THE POWER LOSS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.
- [NTSB LAX90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA071), Jan 20, 1990: North American Navion (N727G), Apple Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT THE AIRPLANE AND DEPARTED ON THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT WITH MINIMAL FUEL.
- [NTSB MKC87LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA160), Aug 8, 1987: North American Navion (N8569H), Chillicothe, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA87LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA167), May 31, 1987: North American Navion (N4007K), Defuniak Spring, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN87LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA079), Apr 3, 1987: North American Navion (N91735), Los Alamos, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW87LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA023), Nov 28, 1986: North American Navion A (N91548), Springtown, TX, substantial damage, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX86LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA254), Jun 16, 1986: North American Navion A (N91608), San Jose, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA86LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA006), Oct 5, 1985: North American Navion (N4007K), Tallahassee, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA85LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA204), Jun 30, 1985: North American Navion (N8784H), Cooper City, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81FYP35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYP35), Aug 16, 1981: Navion (N91104), Spangle, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81DCJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCJ09), Apr 14, 1981: Navion G (N91551), Bayard, NE, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79DYE47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE47), Aug 25, 1979: Navion A (N8750H), Snohomish, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DKM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DKM15), Jun 8, 1979: Ryan Navion (N8634H), Newton, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FQG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FQG30), Apr 13, 1979: Navion A (N8534H), Sweetwater, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA032), Feb 22, 1979: N.American Navion (N8921H), Somerset, KY, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW79FPA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPA10), Feb 20, 1979: Navion NAV-4 (N8909H), Milford, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FGT08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FGT08), Jan 3, 1979: N.American NAVI0N (N8704H), Chambersburg, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA001), Oct 1, 1978: Navion A (N91160), Buena Park, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX78FUG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUG35), Jun 19, 1978: Navion NAV A (N8782H), Apple Valley, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA001), Oct 6, 1977: Navion A (N91482), Caldwell, KS, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB NYC77DHD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DHD12), Feb 25, 1977: Navion NA-1 (N8619H), Coatesville, PA, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FEP18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEP18), Feb 11, 1977: Navion L-17 (N91741), Readstown, WI, destroyed

All 159: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-navion/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (137, newest 50)

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.

- [Accident 20260501009639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260501009639A), May 1, 2026: North American NAVION (N8618H), New Salem, MA, Substantial damage. On may 1, 2026 at approx 1730 the mishap aircraft made an emergency, controlled water ditching into a local reservoir. The pilot arrived at orange municipal…
- [Incident 20250310003099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250310003099I), Mar 10, 2025: North American NAVION (N105ER), Port Aransas, TX, Minor damage. The mishap pilot departed from lzz and flew to tfp where he performed one touch-and-go landing. From tfp he flew to ras where he was setting up an approach to…
- [Incident 20250102001109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250102001109I), Jan 2, 2025: North American NAVION (N76FS), Panama City, FL, Minor damage. PIC had just completed some IFR training with CFI. After completing the daily training event, PIC flew back to northwes Florida beach airport by himself after…
- [Accident 20240608007079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240608007079A), Jun 8, 2024: North American NAVION (N91173), Tullahoma, TN, Substantial damage. On June 8th, 2024, around 6:45 am local time, an aircraft crashed on the ground about 1000 ft short of runway 6 while attempting to land at the local regional…
- [Incident 20230710007609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230710007609I), Jul 10, 2023: North American NAVION (N8656H), Merritt Island, FL, Minor damage. On 07/10/2023 at 1300 EST the aircraft landed on rwy 29 at kcoi without lowering the landing gear prior to touchdown. The pilot stated that he forgot to lower…
- [Incident 20220903015199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220903015199I), Sep 3, 2022: North American NAVION (N91766), Culpeper, VA, Minor damage. On Saturday September 3rd at approximately 8:30 pm aircraft hit a deer on the runway at Culpeper, (kcjr). Minor damage found on right gear door. Received email…
- [Accident 20201011012069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201011012069A), Oct 11, 2020: North American NAVION (N8698H), Palmetto, FL, Destroyed. On October 11, 2020 at 1310 eastern time zone, a North American Navion, N8698H, registered to [privacy data omitted], departed runway 25 (grass runway) at 48X…
- [Incident 20200811009589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200811009589I), Aug 11, 2020: North American NAVION (N8781H), Pensacola, FL, Minor damage. Pilot intended to land at airport grass runway designated next to main runway 18. Pilot touched down at the half way point and applied brakes. Due to recent…
- [Accident 20200802013329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200802013329A), Aug 2, 2020: North American NAVION (N225HJ), Cedar City, UT, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. On August 1, 2020, N225HJ took off from North las vegas, Nevada airport (kvgt) with the pilot and two passengers onboard. One of passengers confirmed they…
- [Incident 20200324003109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200324003109I), Mar 24, 2020: North American NAVION (N8927H), Palm City, FL, Minor damage. On March 24, 2020, at approximately 1444 eastern daylight time, a North American Navion, N8927H, experienced an engine power loss and made an emergency landing…
- [Accident 20171217023239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171217023239A), Dec 17, 2017: North American NAVION (N8884H), El Cajon, CA, Destroyed. On 12/17/2017 at 0953 PST, N8884H, 1947 North American Navion aircraft reported an engine issue following departure gilespie field, (see) rwy 27R, and on…
- [Incident 20170223016229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170223016229I), Feb 23, 2017: North American NAVION (N8767H), Willoughby Hill, OH, Minor damage. Aircraft was on final approach to Cuyahoga County Airport runway 24. Pilot reduced power to idle about 1/4 mile from the end of the runway to adjust the…
- [Incident 20170127000579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170127000579I), Jan 27, 2017: North American NAVION (N8678H), Andrews, TX, Minor damage. The pilot stated he had just purchased the aircraft, N8676H, a North American Navion and was flying it to California. He picked it up from the previous owner…
- [Accident 20161110023199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161110023199A), Nov 10, 2016: North American NAVION (N8849H), Blairstown, NJ, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. This accident occurred just after the aircraft was fueled for a ferry flight to capital city airport, harrisburg, PA. A mechanic at the airport taxied the…
- [Accident 20161005021749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161005021749A), Oct 5, 2016: North American NAVION (N8895H), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft was observed by FAA inspectors immediately after the occurrence. A/c was found on r/h side of runway approximately 800' from the approach end with…
- [Accident 20160829015439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160829015439A), Aug 29, 2016: North American NAVION (N91488), Monett, MO, Substantial damage. Upon touchdown on runway 18 at khfj, the pilot noticed the right wing lower than the left wing. The aircraft then started pulling to the right and departed the…
- [Incident 20160721011369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160721011369I), Jul 21, 2016: North American NAVION (N91488), Columbia, MO, Minor damage. The pilot landed safely on runway 20. The pilot then attempted to exit the runway at taxiway A1. The aircraft was traveling too fast to successfully exit onto…
- [Accident 20160624010589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160624010589A), Jun 24, 2016: North American NAVION (N91137), Alamogordo, NM, Destroyed. On June 24, 2016, at 1010 MDT, a North American Navion model a, N91137, registered to [privacy data omitted], while on a private cross country flight, the…
- [Incident 20151212019219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151212019219I), Dec 12, 2015: North American NAVION (N8849H), Blairstown, NJ, Minor damage. Pilot stated he departed sky manor airport (N40) on the morning of the incident in VFR conditions. He arrived at Blairstown Airport (1N7) at approximately 0945…
- [Accident 20150723012289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150723012289A), Jul 23, 2015: North American NAVION (N91418), Waynesboro, VA, Substantial damage. The pilot executed a take off with airplane at or near maximum gross weight. Aircraft was observed accelerating slowly. Airplane lifted off and remained in…
- [Incident 20140715013499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140715013499I), Jul 15, 2014: North American NAVION (N8818H), Port Angeles, WA, Minor damage. Pilot selected the gear to the down position and received no nose gear down indication. After cycling gear with the same result, the pilot assumed based on…
- [Incident 20140628010519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140628010519I), Jun 28, 2014: North American NAVION (N8895H), Talkeetna, AK, Minor damage. At 1339 adt a Navion single engine aircraft made a gear up landing at tka. According to the flight service station (fss) employee who was on duty at the time…
- [Incident 20130724017169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130724017169I), Jul 24, 2013: North American NAVION (N91531), Culpeper, VA, Minor damage. The pilot stated that he made a mistake and simply forgot to lower the landing gear. The pilot then stated that may have been distracted by a radio call from…
- [Incident 20130520007939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130520007939I), May 20, 2013: North American NAVION (N8815H), Grand Prairie, TX, Minor damage. On may 20, 2013, N8815H, a North American Navion, sustained minor damage when the pilot landed with the landing gear up. The incident occurred after returning…
- [Incident 20120107001029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120107001029I), Jan 7, 2012: North American NAVION (N91601), Fredericksburg, PA, Substantial damage. The private pilot, owner of the subject aircraft, was doing an engine magneto check on a damp grassy area on the ramp, with the brakes set. The aircraft began…
- [Incident 20110913020139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110913020139I), Sep 13, 2011: North American NAVION (N8867H), Brownsville, TX, Minor damage. Statment from pilot that on making a short landing roll, about 20 feet from above the runway 13R, the gear up horn sounded, the attempt at a go around caused…
- [Incident 20100617036459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100617036459I), Jun 17, 2010: North Ameri NAVION (N8633H), Florala, AL, Minor damage. Aircraft departed Florala, AL (K0J4) runway 4 and climbed to approximately 200 feet in altitude before his engine shut down. Pilot cycled fuel switch to main…
- [Incident 20100515034439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100515034439I), May 15, 2010: North Ameri NAVION (N8546H), Clark, SD, Minor damage. On may 15, 2010, at approximately 1500 CDT, a Navion model a registered to jim christianson made an emergency landing after approximately 10 inches of one…
- [Incident 20080626835219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080626835219I), Jun 26, 2008: Ryan NAVION (N91543), Oklahoma City, OK, Minor damage. (-23) Owner of the aircraft was giving flight instruction to a new pilot. Flight instructor indicated the landing gear was in the down position prior to…
- [Incident 20071004824769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071004824769I), Oct 4, 2007: Ryan NAVION (N91125), Mesa, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) Nose wheel collapsed on landing, for unknown reasons, damaging propeller and engine cowling.
- [Accident 20070921023529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070921023529A), Sep 21, 2007: Ryan NAVION (N8844H), Clayton, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft departed from horry county airport (hyw) on the morning of 09-21-2007. The flight was to terminate somewhere in the tidewater Virginia area.…
- [Incident 20070710824779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070710824779I), Jul 10, 2007: Ryan NAVION (N91454), Houston, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On approach to eyq, N91454'S engine started to sputter. The PIC declared an emergency when it was evident that he could not make the planned runway at…
- [Accident 20070625016809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070625016809A), Jun 25, 2007: Ryan NAVION (N8804H), Colona, IL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) N8804H departed waterloo regional airport, waterloo, Iowa, and was destined for the georgetown scott county airport-marshall field, georgetown, Kentucky.…
- [Accident 20060702031129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060702031129A), Jul 2, 2006: Ryan NAVION (N91686), Sturgis, KY, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Navion aircraft, N91686 while cruising at approximately 2000 ft. with pilot and one passenger on board aircraft had a total engine power failure north of…
- [Accident 20050919020979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050919020979A), Sep 19, 2005: Tmpson NAVION* (N91597), Chowchilla, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot was on a VFR flight from calaveras county airport (cpu) to ramona, CA (rnm). He had been in cruise flight at 7,500' MSL for approximately 40…
- [Incident 20050614013929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050614013929I), Jun 14, 2005: Tmpson NAVION* (N91559), Watsonville, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was demonstrating airplane to son. Distraction during landing caused pilot to forget checklist and consequently landing gear extension. Pilot…
- [Accident 20050521012399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050521012399A), May 21, 2005: Tmpson NAVION* (N8874H), Star, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was operating the aircraft (at approximately 4,000 feet AGL) with the auxiliary tank selected when the engine sputtered and started losing power.…
- [Incident 20050305003459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050305003459I), Mar 5, 2005: Tmpson NAVION* (N91647), Hastings, NE, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was landing on runway 22, Hastings Municipal Airport, Hastings, Nebraska, and forgot to extend the landing gear.
- [Incident 20030730020199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030730020199I), Jul 30, 2003: Tmpson NAVION* (N8576H), Thompsonville, MI, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated during the landing he realized he had not lowered the landing gear. The propeller struck the ground when the pilot executed a go-around. The…
- [Incident 20010527011399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010527011399I), May 27, 2001: Tmpson NAVION* (N91689), El Mirage, CA, Minor damage. (-23)Pilot stated that he forgot to utilize prior to takeoff. Checklist calls for the use of a main tank for takeoff. Tip tanks were used which caused the…
- [Accident 20010309003869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010309003869A), Mar 9, 2001: N91445, Santa Ysabel, CA, No damage. (.19)On March 9, 2001, about 1420 hours PST, a north American navion, N91445, was destroyed when it collided with terrain near Santa Ysabel, California. The…
- [Accident 19980815020879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980815020879A), Aug 15, 1998: Tmpson NAVION* (N8820H), Salinas, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Acft crashed shortly after takeoff, 2 POB suffered fatal inj., acft was destroyed by fire. (.4)the non-instrument rated private pilot was cleared for takeoff…
- [Incident 19980807036829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980807036829I), Aug 7, 1998: Tmpson NAVION* (N8927H), Vesta, MN. (-5)While enroute from crystal airport (mic) to sturgis, SD, engine oil pressure started fluctuating and then dropped to zero. Pilot made emergency landing 1…
- [Incident 19980419011729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980419011729I), Apr 19, 1998: Tmpson NAVIONA (N8633H), Payson, AZ, Minor damage. Narrative: during landing t/down @ ebq, runway R24, l/h wing began to settle and l/h main l/g folded. L/h wing settled onto l/h bottom of tip tank. A/c slid…
- [Accident 19970605013449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970605013449A), Jun 5, 1997: Tmpson NAVION* (N91711), Falmouth, VA, Destroyed. Aircraft experienced engine problems on landing, couldn't maintain altitude, crashed into trees.
- [Accident 19970518016379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970518016379A), May 18, 1997: Tmpson NAVIONA (N8551H), Morristown, AZ, Substantial damage. Lost oil pressure. Smoke in cockpit. Landed short desert strip. Oil cooler hose not replaced on tbo broke.
- [Incident 19961020033209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961020033209I), Oct 20, 1996: Tmpson NAVIONA (N8633H), Prescott, AZ, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot stated that he experienced a fuel pressure problem along with engine sputtering. Proceeded to land on dirt road where he hit the embankment…
- [Accident 19960810022289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960810022289A), Aug 10, 1996: Tmpson NAVION* (N91133), Lytton, CP, Substantial damage. Aircraft lost oil pressure and crashed while attempting to land on a road.
- [Accident 19960627015169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960627015169A), Jun 27, 1996: Tmpson NAVIONA (N4096K), Evansville, IN, Substantial damage. Landed and left main gear collapsed, veered left and struck a tree. (-23) on June 26, 1996, at 1900 EST, a north American navion, N4096K, piloted by jules t.…
- [Incident 19960303003489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960303003489I), Mar 3, 1996: Tmpson NAVIONA (N8689H), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Narrative: during flight from kingman, Arizona (igm) to north Las Vegas, Nevada (vgt), the pilot stated the aircraft experienced engine problems. All emergency…

All 137: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-navion/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (12)

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

- [SDR 2007FA0000876](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000876), Sep 19, 2007: TRANSMITTER. UNRELIABLE. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH ZERO OIL PRESSURE INDICATION. AFTER TESTING WITH DIRECT READING GAUGE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ACTUAL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WAS WITHIN LIMI
- [SDR 99ZZZX3404](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3404), Aug 20, 1999: CLEVIS PIN. FAILED. CLEVIS PIN ATTACHING LANDING GEAR LOCK RELEASE CABLE TO HYDRAULIC POWER PACK BROKE AROUND COTTER KEY HOLE WHICH DISCONNECTED THE GEAR LOCK RELEASE CABLE FROM TH
- [SDR 98ZZZX360](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX360), Jan 6, 1998: GUIDE COLLAR. CRACKED. PROPELLER COLLAR GUIDE PARTS HAD CRACKS EXTENDING UP TO 1.5 INCHES ORIGINATING AT THREADED HOLE AND EXTENDING AROUND CORNERS. PROPELLER HAD NOT BEEN REMOVED FRO
- [SDR 97ZZZX3160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3160), Jun 17, 1997: OIL LINE. FAILED. OIL LINE FAILED AFTER ENGINE CHANGE. THE OIL COOLER LINES WERE NOT CHANGED. THE LINE APPEARED TO BE ORIGINAL, 50 YEARS OLD.
- [SDR EY2R9600470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600470), Mar 1, 1996: CLAMP. CORRODED. CLAMP CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600469](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600469), Mar 1, 1996: PILOT TUBE. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON PILOT TUBE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX7012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX7012), Nov 1, 1995: CONTROL CABLE. CORRODED. SUBMITTER FOUND THE AILERON CABLE, JUST OUTBOARD OF THE WHEELWELLS, ALMOST RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH ON SEVERAL AIRPLANES. ONE HAD ONLY TWO STRANDS HOLDING. SUB
- [SDR 95ZZZX6529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6529), Nov 1, 1995: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. INSPECTION, PART CLEANED WITH WIRE BRUSH WHEN MOVEMENT WAS NOTED. BUSHING WORN IN VERTICAL PLANE, NR 47. LOWER ARM CRACKED. IF IT BROKE WHILE LOWERING FLAPS, CO
- [SDR 95ZZZX6528](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6528), Nov 1, 1995: RESERVOIR. PARTS MISSING. ON ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTED PARTS NOT IN SYSTEM. FILTER CLOGGED. TT ON FILTER UNKNOWN. NO RECORD FOR PAST 5 YEARS FOR FILTER CHANGE. PARTS LEFT OUT ON LAST CHAN
- [SDR 95ZZZX6524](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6524), Nov 1, 1995: AIR BOX. CRACKED. ON INSPECTION, 90 DEGREE 'L' FOUND CRACKED. ATTACH BOLTS NOT TIGHT. TT UNKNOWN. ORIGINAL A/C ISSUE. REPAIRED WITH DOUBLER. VIBRATION SUSPECTED AS CAUSE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6523), Nov 1, 1995: STRAINER. MISSING. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND ENTIRE FUEL STRAINER ASSEMBLY HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT. NO INFORMATION NOTED IN LOG BOOK. FUEL SYSTEM LINES DIRECTLY TO IN
- [SDR 95ZZZX2703](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2703), Apr 6, 1995: THROTTLE ASSY. CABLE FROZE. AFTER TAKEOFF ON SECOND POWER REDUCTION, THROTTLE FROZE. PRIOR TO FLIGHT, ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAD BEEN CLEANED WITH PERMATEX BIODEGRADABLE AEROSOL SPRAY. IT TURN

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (167, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA5581SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5581SW): Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King)
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc
- [STC SA01560WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01560WI-D): Installation of the Honeywell KFD 840 Primary Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA4-915](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-915): Installation of Brittain Mark II20-gallon wing tip tanks(P/N 2009). General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00950NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00950NY): Modification of forward cockpit seats and provisions for installation of upper torso restraint system. Timothy Mulhall
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc
- [STC SA36CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA36CE): Zip tip wing tips. James A Carter
- [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA3935WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3935WE): Installation of an air/oil separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments
- [STC SA01114CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01114CH): Installation of P2 Incorporated 6600 Audio Advisory system. P2 Incorporated
- [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00352BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA4553SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4553SW): Installation of Brittain Model NAV Flite IV Model BI-825 system or B5C Model BI826 system. Brittain Industries, Inc
- [STC SA4-363](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-363): Installed Brittain/Clarkson Autopilot. Brittain Industries, Inc
- [STC SA11172SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11172SC): Installation of an ADS600-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna. NavWorx Inc
- [STC SA01772CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01772CH): Installation of C&D Associates Combustion Heater Kit P/N CD11007K8. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02487CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02487CH): Installation of C&D Associates Combustion Heater Kit 23 (P/N CD12008K23R or CD12016K23R) or Kit 27 (P/N CD12017K27L or CD12018K27L). Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC

All 167: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-navion/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Ryan NAVION](https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-navion): 170 registered aircraft, registry code 6150160
- [Ryan Aeronautical NAVION](https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-aeronautical-navion): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7830507

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