# Ryan NAVION L-17B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 6150166
- Manufacturer (registry): RYAN
- Model: NAVION L-17B
- 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/ryan-navion-l-17b

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)

- [N4951C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4951C): [Bradley Albert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADLEY%20ALBERT), [Vacaville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Vacaville), S/N NAV-4-1784
- [N5041K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5041K): [Heath David C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEATH%20DAVID%20C), [Winona, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Winona), S/N NAV-4-1673
- [N9509Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9509Z): [Jed Homes Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JED%20HOMES%20INC), [Lisbon, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Lisbon), S/N NAV-4-1664

## 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 SEA94FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA124), May 21, 1994: Ryan Navion L-17B (N1669Z), Olympia, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: AN INFLIGHT FIRE FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.
- [NTSB MIA76DKH03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKH03), Sep 1, 1976: Navion L17B (N9509Z), Kennesaw, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66D0563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0563), Apr 3, 1966: Navion B (N10003), Chester, CT, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 19940521011889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940521011889A), May 21, 1994: Tmpson NAVIONA (N1669Z), Olympia, WA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Declared emergency on climbout. Trailing smoke. Flames in cockpit. Lost control. Crashed. Source fire undetermined.
- [Incident 19790319009309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790319009309I), Mar 19, 1979: Tmpson NAVIONB (N4951C), Santa Rosa, CA, Minor damage. Pilot forgot to extend landing gear before landing.
- [Incident 19780830038349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780830038349I), Aug 30, 1978: Tmpson L17B (N5041K), Austin, AR, Minor damage. Pilot failed to extend gear for landing.
- [Accident 19760901028589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760901028589A), Sep 1, 1976: Navion L17B (N9509Z), Kennesaw, GA, Substantial damage. Hvy coating white substance on fuel inlet screen.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [North American NAVION L-17B](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-navion-l-17b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6150136

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