# NTSB investigations: North American NAVION

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA198.md): North American Navion · New Salem, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 1, 2026 · N8618H · Substantial damage
  > On May 1, 2026, about 1910 eastern daylight time, a North American Navion, N8618H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Salem, Massachusetts. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA24LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA254.md): North American Navion · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N91173 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff as a result of fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA017.md): North American Navion · Palmetto, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2020 · N8698H · Destroyed
  > 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.md): North American Navion · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2020 · N225HJ · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Ryan Navion · Jasper, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2018 · N4356K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American Navion · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N8884H · Substantial damage
  > 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 operation.
- [NTSB ERA17LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA042.md): North American Navion · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2016 · N8849H · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American Navion · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2016 · N8895H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA354.md): North American Navion · Monett, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2016 · N91488 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American Navion · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2016 · N91137 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American Navion · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N91418 · Substantial damage
  > 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 error.
- [NTSB MIA07FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA154.md): North American Navion · Clayton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N8844H · Destroyed
  > 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 were the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather…
- [NTSB CHI07FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA182.md): North American Navion · Colona, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2007 · N8804H · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB NYC06LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA165.md): North American Navion · Sturgis, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N91686 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel pump gasket.
- [NTSB LAX05LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA303.md): North American Navion A · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N91597 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA103.md): North American Navion · Emmett, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N8874H · Substantial damage
  > 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 O-ring. Factors include no suitable landing area within the…
- [NTSB LAX01FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA112.md): North American Navion · Santa Ysabel, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2001 · N91445 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): North American Navion · Salinas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N8820H · Destroyed
  > 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.md): North American Navion · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N91711 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): North American Navion NA-1 · Morristown, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N8551H · Substantial damage
  > 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 altitude remaining during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA219.md): Navion NA1 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N4096K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot did not maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW94LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA230.md): North American Navion 4 · Dupont, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N8648H · Substantial damage
  > 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 and non compliance with the applicable service letter.
- [NTSB SEA92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA122.md): North American Navion · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N91132 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American Navion · Sabina, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N8524H · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American Navion · Elbe, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N4021K · Destroyed
  > 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.md): North American Navion · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1991 · N8631H · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American Navion · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1991 · N8560H · Substantial damage
  > The exceeding of the airplane's takeoff performance capability by the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation..
- [NTSB SEA92FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA001.md): North American Navion · Ola, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1991 · N91577 · Destroyed
  > An incapacitating heart attack while in flight.
- [NTSB FTW91FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA109.md): North American NA1 · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N91108 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): North American Navion · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1990 · N727G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly preflight the airplane and departed on the accident flight with minimal fuel.
- [NTSB MKC87LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA160.md): North American Navion · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1987 · N8569H · Substantial damage
  > The PIC was ferrying the navion to a distant location to undergo an annual insp. Abt 20 min into the flt, the PIC rptd experiencing eng pblms. The PIC was able to fly to a nearby arpt for a precautionary lndg. Instead of making the lndg the PIC went around to…
- [NTSB MIA87LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA167.md): North American Navion · Defuniak Spring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1987 · N4007K · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that after takeoff, at aprx 500 ft, the eng lost power. He then turned on the electric fuel pump in an attempt to restore it. Unable, he then elected to land the acft, during which, it collided with trees, fell to the ground & came to rest.…
- [NTSB DEN87LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA079.md): North American Navion · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1987 · N91735 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor plt was giving cross wind instruction to a pre-solo student plt. During a cross wind landing attempt, the acft touched down hard, breaking off the right main landing gear. The winds were observed at the time of touchdown to be 150 degrees at 12…
- [NTSB FTW87LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA023.md): North American Navion A · Springtown, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N91548 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot told rescue personnel that he had taken off with empty tanks selected. The engine quit, and the aircraft impacted the ground before he could restart. Initial reports of serious injury only, but both occupants expired two weeks later.
- [NTSB LAX86LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA254.md): North American Navion A · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1986 · N91608 · Substantial damage
  > The acft's engine failed aprx 10 minutes after takeoff. The acft collided with a utility pole during the forced landing that followed. Post accident inpsection of the acft revealed the fuel selector was positioned on the aux tank. The main fuel tanks were…
- [NTSB MIA86LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA006.md): North American Navion · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1985 · N4007K · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that while doing touch-and-go landings at quincy, FL, the left main strut fell off the acft. He then returned to Tallahassee and made an intentional gear-up landing. Examination of the main landing gear scissor ass'y revealed that it failed due…
- [NTSB MIA85LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA204.md): North American Navion · Cooper City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1985 · N8784H · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the eng lost power during a descent about 5 mi from the arpt. Subsequently, the left wing & left main gear were damaged during a forced landing on a highway ramp area that was being built. An exam of the acft revealed that the fuel tanks…
- [NTSB SEA81FYP35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYP35.md): Navion · Spangle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1981 · N91104 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81DCJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCJ09.md): Navion G · Bayard, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1981 · N91551 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79DYE47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE47.md): Navion A · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1979 · N8750H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DKM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DKM15.md): Ryan Navion · Newton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1979 · N8634H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FQG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FQG30.md): Navion A · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1979 · N8534H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA032.md): N.American Navion · Somerset, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 22, 1979 · N8921H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPA10.md): Navion NAV-4 · Milford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1979 · N8909H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FGT08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FGT08.md): N.American NAVI0N · Chambersburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 3, 1979 · N8704H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA001.md): Navion A · Buena Park, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 1, 1978 · N91160 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUG35.md): Navion NAV A · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1978 · N8782H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA001.md): Navion A · Caldwell, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 6, 1977 · N91482 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77DHD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DHD12.md): Navion NA-1 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1977 · N8619H · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FEP18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEP18.md): Navion L-17 · Readstown, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 11, 1977 · N91741 · Destroyed

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('6150130', '6150137'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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