# FAA incident reports: Ryan NAVION A list on [Ryan NAVION](https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-navion.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 104 reports - [Accident 20260623007809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260623007809A.md): Ryan Navion · Bismarck, MO · Jun 23, 2026 · N4583K · Substantial damage > Pilot disclosed leaving homemade gust lock on the pilot control yoke resulting in inability to effectively control the aircraft. - [Incident 20260504005589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260504005589I.md): Ryan Navion · Arlington, WA · May 4, 2026 · N4328K · Minor damage > Student departed kawo after completion of flight review ground. CFI (PIC) observed student correctly use a checklist and verify function of the gear indicator lights before takeoff. PIC & student completed VFR airwork involving slow flight/stalls and returned… - [Incident 20260501005119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260501005119I.md): Ryan Navion · Chester, CT · May 1, 2026 · N4383K · Minor damage > On 05/01/2026, at approximately 10:55 a.m. EDT, a Ryan Navion aircraft, operated by the owner as pilot in command (PIC), sustained damage to the lower fuselage, left and right wing flap inboard corners, right-wing pitot tube, engine exhaust manifold, cockpit… - [Incident 20240719013329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240719013329I.md): Ryan Navion · East Troy, WI · Jul 19, 2024 · N4549K · Minor damage > Pilot stated that during the take off just after rotation the engine cowl door came open. The pilot was able to put the aircraft back down on the runway but the cowl door and caused the aircraft to veer right. The mains struck runway lights and caused minor… - [Incident 20231119021669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231119021669I.md): Ryan Navion · Lagrangeville, NY · Nov 19, 2023 · N956TD · Minor damage > Pilot was repositioning from one parking spot to another parking spot. Added power during turn and momentarily lost control. Right wing impacted parked car. - [Incident 20230526008289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230526008289I.md): Ryan Navion · Moriarty, NM · May 26, 2023 · N301 · Minor damage > On may 26, 2023, at approximately 03:15 p.m. MDT, a Ryan Navion, departed the runway shortly after landing at Moriarty Municipal Airport, new Mexico (0E0) while on a ferry flight. Marginal visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight… - [Incident 20230127000559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230127000559I.md): Ryan Navion · Willimantic, CT · Jan 27, 2023 · N4383K · Minor damage > The pilot stated he made a normal approach and landing (60 mph) on runway 9. On rollout at approx. 30MPH the nose gear slowly retracted. The propeller struck the runway surface, followed by the fuselage nose, landing gear doors, and crew step on the left side… - [Incident 20220813014549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220813014549I.md): Ryan Navion · Moriarty, NM · Aug 13, 2022 · N4581K · Minor damage > On August 13, 2022, at approximately 1400 MDT, a Ryan Navion, a single engine land airplane, [privacy data omitted] was on a pleasure flight from Moriarty municipal airport, new Mexico (0E0), under visual flight rules when the aircraft ran out of fuel… - [Incident 20200108003329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200108003329I.md): Ryan Navion · Statesboro, GA · Jan 8, 2020 · N4188K · Minor damage > On Wednesday January 8, 2020, at approximately 4:45 p.m. eastern daylight time, a 1948 Ryan, model: Navion with registration N4188K sustained minor damage as a result of a gear up landing, at the Statesboro-bulloch county (ktbr) airport in Statesboro,… - [Incident 20180630008919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180630008919I.md): Ryan Navion · Monticello, NY · Jun 30, 2018 · N4791K · Minor damage > 06/30/2018, At approx. 1315Z, N4791K, a Navion, landed with the gear up at Monticello (kmsv). No injuries occurred. The aircraft suffered minor damage to underside of fuselage center section and both propeller blades severely bent. - [Accident 20180520016832A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180520016832A.md): Ryan Navion · Jasper, AL · May 20, 2018 · N4356K · Substantial damage > While manuevering from cruise formation to echelon right in a four element formation training flight, N4356K struck N8995H from below. N8995H suffered several propeller strike tears in the bottom skin of the left outboard wing panel, and substantial damage to… - [Incident 20170606020559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170606020559I.md): Ryan Navion · Murfreesboro, TN · Jun 6, 2017 · N109DS · Minor damage > Aircraft landed on runway 36 at mbt. As the nose gear touched down it began to shimmy. Nose wheel shimmy continued until directional control was lost. The aircraft left the runway the nose gear sunk in the grass/mud and collapsed. - [Accident 20160613009359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160613009359A.md): Ryan Navion · Mcminnville, OR · Jun 13, 2016 · N4171K · Substantial damage > Pilot took off from krhv (near san jose, CA) and upon passing salem, OR, at 4500 ft., he started smelling smoke, then saw smoke inside cockpit. Pilot tried turning off master but since it didn't help, pilot declared an emergency via radio to ATC and they… - [Accident 20140810016439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140810016439A.md): Ryan Navion · Fresno, CA · Aug 10, 2014 · N4533K · Substantial damage > When on final approach the pilot noted that he was about 95 mph and was sinking too fast so he added power and pitched the the nose up to reduce airspeed. The engine made a muffeled pop noise and he added full throttle. The engine power did not respond quick… - [Incident 20131213024239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131213024239I.md): Ryan Navion · Bartow, FL · Dec 13, 2013 · N91486 · Minor damage > On December 13 2013 pilot [privacy data omitted] flying a Navion N91486 in the local area of Bartow municipal airport (bow). While flying the engine started to lose power running rough the pilot tried to regain the engine power to avail. By this time he was… - [Accident 20130315004169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130315004169A.md): Ryan Navion · Broomfield, CO · Mar 15, 2013 · N4276K · Substantial damage > On 3/15/2013 at approximately 1408 LCL N4276K, a Navion, sustained substantial damaged upon impacting the ground shortly after takeoff at bjc, jeffco co airport. 4 souls on board, no injuries. VFR conditions prevailed. - [Accident 20111227029999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111227029999A.md): Ryan Navion · Concord, CA · Dec 27, 2011 · N4398K · Destroyed > Pilot performed a take off on runway 32R, Concord, CA..at an altitude of approximately 200 feet the engine quit, pilot banked aircraft left, lowered the landing gear, pilot noticed while aircraft was losing altitude that it was going to land on or hit… - [Accident 20090920025559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090920025559A.md): Ryan Navion · Fire Island, NY · Sep 20, 2009 · N4467K · Substantial damage > During cruise flight the PIC states he turned on the fuel boost pump and switched fuel tanks from main to auxillary when the engine quit. The pilot then switched back to the main tank and the engine failed to restart. The PIC states he confirmed fuel boost… - [Accident 20090118000149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090118000149A.md): Ryan Navion · Three Forks, MT · Jan 18, 2009 · N4443K · Substantial damage > On 01/18/09 at 1501 LCL, aircraft N4443K, a Ryan Navion, departed gillette, WY (gcc) with full fuel and 4 soles on board bound for Three Forks, MT (9S5). The aircraft is configured with 2 aux wingtip tanks and the main tank system. The pilot switched from the… - [Incident 20090108000089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090108000089I.md): Ryan Navion · Kearney, NE · Jan 8, 2009 · N4869K · Minor damage > After landing, while rolling down the runway at approximately 30-40 mph, the left main gear collapsed. Subsequent inspection at the repair shop, found the side brace bearing and bushing worn allowing movement of 2-4 degrees, allowing the left main to collapse. - [Incident 20080421831609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080421831609I.md): Ryan Navion · Richmond, KY · Apr 21, 2008 · N4439K · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot stated after takeoff gear would not retract. Still showed 3 green lights. Cycled gear handle green lights would not go out. Placed gear handle in down position and used emergency pump handle to ensure gear was down and locked. Still had 3 green… - [Incident 20080201000479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080201000479I.md): Ryan Navion · Alpine, TX · Feb 1, 2008 · N10133 · Minor damage > (-23) On February 1, 2008, at approximately 1720 CST, while on a flight from del rio (drt) to Alpine, Texas (E38), the pilot and single occupant of N10133, a Ryan model Navion L17B landed on runway 05 with the aircraft landing gear in the retracted position.… - [Accident 20071020830539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071020830539A.md): Ryan Navion · Santa Fe, NM · Oct 20, 2007 · N5104K · Substantial damage > (-23) On October 20, 2007, at approximately 1000MDT, N5104K, a Ryan Navion, departed runway 28 at Santa Fe Municipal Airport, Santa Fe, new Mexico, where at approximately 400 feet AGL lost power and crash landed in an open field. The commercial pilot received… - [Incident 20070903830309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070903830309I.md): Ryan Navion · Sterling, MA · Sep 3, 2007 · N4496K · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot wanted to make a "practice" simulated engine out approach and commenced a gliding approach to rwy 34. The pilot stated that neither he or his pilot rated passenger realized that he had failed to lower the landing gear. - [Incident 20070715012809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070715012809I.md): Ryan Navion · Perryville, MO · Jul 15, 2007 · N4583K · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot was practicing takeoff and landings at Perryville Municipal Airport, Perryville Missouri (K02). The pilot stated he just forgot to lower the landing gear and landed gear up. The aircraft came to rest right on the centerline of the runway. He… - [Accident 20070124008259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070124008259A.md): Ryan Navion · Marco Island, FL · Jan 24, 2007 · N4456K · Substantial damage > (-23) On January 24, 2007, the pilot [privacy data omitted] attempted to take off in his Navion, registered as N4456K, using runway 17 at mky. The pilot [privacy data omitted], the PIC and only occupant indicated the engine started to run rough during the… - [Incident 20070116002519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070116002519I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · El Cajon, CA · Jan 16, 2007 · N3374G · Minor damage > (-23) Acft had just received a rebuilt engine. An engine runup was performed. An oil leak was observed at the transfer collar area. Four each oil seal rings were replaced. Another engine runup was performed. No problems noted. Pilot took off from runway 27R… - [Incident 20060913019769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060913019769I.md): Ryan Navion · Shreveport, LA · Sep 13, 2006 · N5183K · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot put the gear handle in the down position on entering downwind. A Learjet had taken the runway as pilot was on downwind so pilot lengthened his downwind and stayed at the pattern altitude in order to check the flaps on approach. Pilot turned to… - [Accident 20051216031509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051216031509A.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Los Angeles, CA · Dec 16, 2005 · N4403K · Minor damage > (-23) While taxiing north bound in a non movement area the aircraft, a ryan navion collided with a pick up truck that was parked next to the taxiway. The aircraft was part of a flight of three of which the first two had already passed the pickup. The pilot… - [Incident 20050517019349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050517019349I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Charlottesville, VA · May 17, 2005 · N4223K · Minor damage > (-23) During an emergency landing onto runway 3 at cho, the aircraft nose gear collapsed in the grass after attempting to turn right onto taxiway delta at approximately 13:10 local time. While enroute to swf the pilot stated that he encountered an electrical… - [Incident 20040715014589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040715014589I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Prescott, AZ · Jul 15, 2004 · N4417K · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot was conducting a maintenance test flight. While attempting to land the pilot failed to put the landing gear down and landed gear up. The aircraft sustained minor damage and the pilot received no injuries. - [Incident 20040626012039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040626012039I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Cottonwood, AZ · Jun 26, 2004 · N4111K · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot departed rimrock airport, after departure he received a radio call stating he had lost a main wheel on take off. Mr. Hanks decided to go to Cottonwood Airport P52. He then made two low level fly by's and it was confirmed that he had lost his left… - [Incident 20040606013619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040606013619I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Evansville, IN · Jun 6, 2004 · N4328K > (-23) The pilot had taken off from the Skylane Airport (3EV) and was in cruise flight when the aircraft lost engine power. The pilot attempted a restart but was too low in altitude to try much else. He saw a wheat field and set up for an emergency landing. He… - [Incident 20031016029779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031016029779I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Wilmington, OH · Oct 16, 2003 · N4171K · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot became distracted and failed to lower landing gear. - [Incident 20030831021359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030831021359I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Slaton, TX · Aug 31, 2003 · N91724 · Minor damage > (-23) On August 31, 2003, at approximately 16:20 CST, the pilot certified flight instructor of N91724, a ryan navion fixed wing single engine aircraft made a gear up landing on the runway located at the Slaton airport (F49), located in Slaton Texas. The pilot… - [Incident 20000420027789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000420027789I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Detroit, MI · Apr 20, 2000 · N4545K · Minor damage > (-23)Aircraft was in pattern practicing touch and go landings. On down wind leg, opposite touch down, tower requested a close in base leg for traffic spacing. According to the student, the instructor took over the controls and made the turn to base and the… - [Incident 19990910033679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990910033679I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Detroit, MI · Sep 10, 1999 · N4545K · Minor damage > (-23) Student pilot and instructor were practicing touch and goes on runway 23R.. On 3rd approach, tower called to advise of other traffic. Both the student and instructor admitted that they were distracted and forgot to put the gear down. The aircraft was… - [Incident 19990608033639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990608033639I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Three Lakes, WI · Jun 8, 1999 · N4264K · Substantial damage > (-23) On June 8, 1999, at approximately 1145 CST, a navion NA1, N4264K, registered to and operated for pleasure by Mr. Oliver boyd clow, stalled while landing on runway 21 at Three Lakes, WI, (40D). Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and… - [Incident 19980623023459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980623023459I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Oregon, MO · Jun 23, 1998 · N4428K · Minor damage > Lost fuel pressure after departure. Landed on I29. Hit raised area in median broke off nose gear above fork. - [Accident 19970706017039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970706017039A.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Cross City, FL · Jul 6, 1997 · N91519 · Substantial damage > Engine quit. Struck tree trying land in pasture. Fuel exhaustion. Indicated. Pilot stated error in fuel judgement. (-23) no narrative. - [Accident 19970309002649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970309002649A.md): Tmpson NAVION* · San Jose, CA · Mar 9, 1997 · N4969K · Substantial damage > Engine quit in pattern. Hit fence landing only unusable fuel left. - [Accident 19961022033249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961022033249A.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Utica, NY · Oct 22, 1996 · N4564K · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Aircraft was vectored to final. All communications contact lost. Crashed and burned in rural area near a school. (.4) the pilot had flown 1 hour and 35 minutes in IMC conditions uneventfully. Upon arrival, the pilot was given a vector to intercept the… - [Incident 19960613018239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960613018239I.md): Tmpson Naviona · St Charles, MO · Jun 13, 1996 · N4552K · Minor damage > Narrative: aircraft taxied into position for takeoff when the left gear collapsed. The cause of the collapse will be followed-up on. Incident closed with this report. - [Accident 19960328040689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960328040689A.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Kent, WA · Mar 28, 1996 · N4826K · Substantial damage > Lost power on climbout. Turned back gear intransit landing. Nose collapsed. Loose fuel line. Last annual 1981. - [Accident 19950519012069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950519012069A.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Sturgis, MI · May 19, 1995 · N4568K · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Pilot unable to handle crosswind. Over controlled rolling both wings on runway then nose. (-23) while attempting to land on runway 36 at Sturgis, Michigan, pilot lost control in a crosswind. Aircraft hit right wing, then nose, then left wing. - [Accident 19950516033039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950516033039A.md): Tmpson Navionh · Flagstaff, AZ · May 16, 1995 · N41151 · Substantial damage > Power loss on climbout. Landed edge of runway. Rolled down hill. Prop blade feathered. Not secured by pilot mech. - [Incident 19941111040849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941111040849I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Orogrande, CA · Nov 11, 1994 · N4430K · Minor damage > Partial landing gear retraction on landing roll. Left main gear overlock device out of adjustment. - [Incident 19940424009119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940424009119I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Santa Rosa, TX · Apr 24, 1994 · N4132K · Minor damage > Lost power. Landed off airport. Carburetor allowed only half of required fuel flow. - [Accident 19930521051989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930521051989A.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Cumberland, RI · May 21, 1993 · N4467K · Substantial damage > Lost power. Hit hole landing in field. Had recent top overhaul. Engine ran normal pro accident. - [Incident 19930416013719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930416013719I.md): Tmpson NAVION* · Scottsdale, AZ · Apr 16, 1993 · N4604K · Minor damage > Pilot stated he simply forgot to lower landing gear. Landed gear up. 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