# Ryan NAVION B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 6150170 - Manufacturer (registry): RYAN - Model: NAVION B - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Engines: 1 - Seats: 5 - Data sheet: TCDS A-782 - Registered aircraft: 68 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-navion-b ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). 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 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [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 56-27-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-27-04): Engine Cooling Kit Removal · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion B - [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 53-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-03-01): Hartzell Propeller Vibration · Sierra Hotel Aero 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 52-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-08-02): Carburetor Ducting · Sierra Hotel Aero 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 ## NTSB investigations (69, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN19LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA251), Jul 27, 2019: Ryan Navion (N27AW), Chicago, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear upper side brace assembly during landing due to reverse bending fatigue as a result of the incomplete penetration of the circumferential weld during initial… - [NTSB WPR18FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA198), Jul 17, 2018: Ryan Navion (N5329K), Truckee, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ERA16LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA333), Sep 27, 2016: Ryan Navion (N5327K), Hurt, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Incorrect installation of the oil temperature probe and an inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect leaking oil around the loose probe, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure due… - [NTSB CEN16LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA296), Jul 30, 2016: Ryan Navion B (N5294K), Manitowoc, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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. - [NTSB ERA10CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA425), Aug 16, 2010: Ryan Navion B (N5382K), Fort Myers, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The binding of the trim wheel on the instrument panel and the pilot’s improper decision to depart with a known mechanical deficiency. - [NTSB LAX07LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA031), Nov 12, 2006: Ryan Navion B (N5348K), Riverside, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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… - [NTSB LAX03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA118), Mar 23, 2003: Ryan Navion (N5291K), Mammoth Lakes, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the gusty crosswind. - [NTSB MIA02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA116), Jun 21, 2002: Navion Nav4 (N5235K), Raleigh, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, improper fuel consumption calculations, and selection of the auxiliary fuel tank for landing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel… - [NTSB ATL01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA072), Jul 5, 2001: Ryan Navion B (N5265K), Palm Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA088), Jun 17, 1999: Ryan Navion B (N870DR), Klamath Falls, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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. All 69: https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-navion-b/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (65, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20250917014509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250917014509I), Sep 17, 2025: Ryan NAVION A (N5188K), Yakima, WA, Minor damage. Airman 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… - [Incident 20211114021249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211114021249I), Nov 14, 2021: Ryan NAVION B (N70GH), Oceanside, CA, Minor damage. During 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… - [Accident 20190727008929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190727008929A), Jul 27, 2019: Ryan NAVION B (N27AW), Chicago, IL, Substantial damage. During landing roll-out on rwy 31R, N27AW experienced a left main gear failure and became disabled on that runway. There were no reported injuries and the only… - [Accident 20180717011409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180717011409A), Jul 17, 2018: Ryan NAVION B (N5329K), Truckee, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. After departure from tke runway 11, at 0732, the pilot reported to the tower he had an engine failure and was returning to the airport. Approximately 1 mile… - [Accident 20160927018099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160927018099A), Sep 27, 2016: Ryan NAVION B (N5327K), Lynchburg, VA, Substantial damage. The engine stopped producing power due to catastrophic failure. During landing, the aircraft struck a fence post on right wing causing damage to monocoque… - [Accident 20160730008969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160730008969A), Jul 30, 2016: Ryan NAVION B (N5294K), Manitowoc, WI, Substantial damage. Aircraft 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. - [Incident 20150127001279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150127001279I), Jan 27, 2015: Ryan NAVION B (N567K), San Diego, CA, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Incident 20101104051049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101104051049I), Nov 4, 2010: Navion NAVION B (N456H), Camarillo, CA, Minor damage. On 11/04/2010, at 1317 PST, N456H landed on runway 26 at Camarillo Airport, where during rollout the nose landing gear folded back up into the nose wheel well.… - [Accident 20100815045139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100815045139A), Aug 15, 2010: Ryan NAVION B (N5382K), Ft Myers, FL, Substantial damage. During landing, the aircraft experienced an uncommanded severe nose up pitch attitude. Pilot was able to regain some control as the aircraft began to nose… - [Incident 20070715021129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070715021129I), Jul 15, 2007: Tmpson NAVIONB (N5436K), Marathon, FL, Minor damage. (-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… All 65: https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-navion-b/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 68, https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-navion-b/aircraft - ads: 19, https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-navion-b/ads - incidents: 65, https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-navion-b/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.