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NTSB investigations: Navion NAVION A

87 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Navion NAVION A. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Navion NAVION A per year, 1964–2026: 87 cases
1964	16
1965	5
1966	2
1967	9
1968	3
1969	2
1970	4
1971	1
1972	1
1974	1
1975	2
1977	2
1978	5
1979	3
1980	2
1981	2
1982	1
1984	2
1986	1
1987	2
1989	1
1990	1
1991	1
1992	1
1995	1
1997	1
1998	3
1999	1
2000	2
2002	1
2007	1
2009	1
2012	2
2014	1
2020	1
2022	1
2023	1

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Latest cases

Query with 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 ('6150104')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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 ('6150104'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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 ('6150104'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB WPR23LA129Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNavion Navion A · Mesa, AZThe pilot of the Ryan Navion’s failure to maintain visual sight of and clearance from another airplane during a formation flight, which resulted in a mid-air collision.Mar 17, 2023 · N610 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRyan L17 · Livingston, ILA total loss of engine power due to fuel injection system contamination from an unknown source.Feb 20, 2022 · N5042K · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNavion Navion A · Livermore, CAThe improper installation of the gascolator fuel inlet line and hose clamp connection, which resulted in the total loss of engine power.Dec 21, 2020 · N4106K · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14LA425Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion · Rock Hill, SCThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply in the selected fuel tank and a subsequent total loss of engine power.Sep 6, 2014 · N4900K · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12LA434Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion · Lompoc, CAA total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Sep 23, 2012 · N4418K · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12CA355Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRyan Navion · Rockville, INThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.Jun 9, 2012 · N4943K · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09FA391Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportNavion Navion A · Adrian, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the aircraft and led to an in-flight structural failure.Aug 7, 2009 · N4898K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07CA090Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNavion A · Marlboro, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway.Mar 31, 2007 · N4047K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion A · Forest Lake, MNThe pilot not performing an aborted takeoff. The soft turf runway and power lines were contributing factors.Jun 9, 2002 · N8717H · Destroyed NTSB NYC01LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Lumberton, NJThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway while performing a forced landing after an engine failure. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate rebuilding procedures and maintenance inspection, which resulted in…Nov 8, 2000 · N675JM · Substantial damage NTSB MIA00LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion L-17B · Sharpsburg, GATotal loss of engine power due to debris (aluminum) from an undetermined source found in the engine-driven fuel pump cavity resulting in the shearing of the hollow pump fuel shaft, and subsequent forced landing to none suitable terrain.May 14, 2000 · N4903E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Utica, NEthe failure of the fuel pump and the misjudged touchdown point by the pilot. A factor was the high vegetation.Sep 9, 1999 · N4527K · Substantial damage NTSB IAD99LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan NAVION-A · East Moriches, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.Oct 20, 1998 · N4529K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98FA287Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNavion A · Coloma, WIFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude, and his failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to see and avoid obstructions. The transmission wire was a contributing factor.Aug 1, 1998 · N8991H · Destroyed NTSB LAX98LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · San Andreas, CAThe pilot's improper reinstallation of the fuel selector valve handle, which led to the selection of the wrong fuel tank and fuel starvation.Jun 26, 1998 · N1400Z · Substantial damage NTSB MIA97LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Quincy, FLchafing of an electrical cable that was routed through the firewall, which resulted in electrical arching and an in-flight fire.Apr 10, 1997 · N40FL · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95LA301Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Groveland, CAfuel starvation, due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.Aug 22, 1995 · N8513H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA92FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNavion NAV-A · Monteverde, FLThe pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC conditions and subsequent loss of control of the airplane in flight.Apr 22, 1992 · N4904E · Destroyed NTSB CHI91LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Kankakee, ILThe pilot's poor in flight planning/decision making and misjudged fuel supply. A related factor is the inadequate emergency procedure.Jun 8, 1991 · N4374K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Big Bear, CAThe failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the cross wind on his approach.Jun 23, 1990 · N8081E · Substantial damage NTSB SEA89LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Ely, NVImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed to remain airborne after lift-off, and an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's attempt to fly the aircraft with excessive…Aug 16, 1989 · N8796H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87FA291Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportNavion A · Hawthorne, CADuring a pleasure cross country flt, the eng sputtered then regained full pwr. The plt turned toward a nearby arpt and was cleared to land. En route to the arpt the engine lost full power. When the pilot thought he could make the rwy he extended the landing…Aug 4, 1987 · N4388K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87DEM06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportNavion A · Baldwin, MIAfter beginning a level off at aprx 6000 ft, the acft engine stopped. During the forced landing the acft crashed in a heavily wooded area aprx 1/2 mile west of the arpt. An examination of the wreckage revealed that both wing tanks were empty and the…Apr 19, 1987 · N4961C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA86LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Boise, IDThe pilot elected to land onto a road to pick up a passenger. The pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from a wire fence to the right of the road and caught the right wing.Jun 13, 1986 · N5208N · Substantial damage NTSB SEA84LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Noti, ORAt about 4,000 ft MSL, the eng began to run rough. The plt made a 180 deg turn to return to his departure arpt. The eng then quit. He turned the fuel boost pump on, applied carburetor heat, leaned the mixture & checked the mags. The eng started & ran for…May 27, 1984 · N4327K · Substantial damage NTSB SEA84LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Albany, ORThe acft crashed into a tree and a fence during a forced landing following engine stoppage during the initial climb after takeoff. Investigation revealed that the acft had only one cup of fuel mixed with water and rust in the tank beingused. The right tip…Feb 18, 1984 · N91123 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82FUM06Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportNavion A · Ramona, CAThe accident occurred during the final leg of a "share the expenses" commuting flight from hawthorne to romona, CA, when the aircraft collided with the southwest face of mount woodson. Marginal VFR conditions prevailed over the route of flight. During the…Jan 6, 1982 · N4520K · Destroyed NTSB DEN81FTM31Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion A · West Jordan, UTJun 21, 1981 · N4975K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FA047Accident · 1 fatalClosedNavion A · Platteville, ILApr 12, 1981 · N4816K · Destroyed NTSB MIA80DKT51Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion A · W Palm Beach, FLAug 2, 1980 · N5165K · Destroyed NTSB ATL80DKM18Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion A · Mooresville, NCMay 19, 1980 · N91679 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA80FA008Accident · 2 fatalClosedNavion A · Kent, WANov 23, 1979 · N4804K · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FLD84Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNavion A · Lakeland, FLAug 19, 1979 · N4319K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FGT10Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion A · New Cumberland, PAFeb 25, 1979 · N91701 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC79DAG32Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion NA-1 · Naknek, AKSep 23, 1978 · N4586K · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78DVA74Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNavion A · Chowchilla, CAAug 16, 1978 · N81K · Substantial damage NTSB IAD78DLJ19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRyan Navion · Wilmington, NCAug 4, 1978 · N4527K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FCA01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNavion NAV-4 · Bethalto, ILJun 25, 1978 · N4992K · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78FA038Accident · 1 fatalClosedNavion A · Ashland, ORJun 23, 1978 · N91504 · Destroyed NTSB MKC78FCJ03Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion NAV-A · Omaha, NENov 3, 1977 · N4955K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUG18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNavion A · Redlands, CAJan 1, 1977 · N673BG · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76AK017Accident · 1 fatalClosedRyan Navion · Burwell, NESep 7, 1975 · N4232K · Destroyed NTSB CHI76FEP02Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion N1A · Hales Corners, WIJul 6, 1975 · N5108K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FGM19Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion A · Martinsburg, PANov 17, 1974 · N4505K · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72DNC48Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion L-17B · Manchester, NHMay 7, 1972 · N5042K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUJ01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedNavion A · Willcox, AZJun 19, 1971 · N3180G · Destroyed NTSB MIA70AM091Accident · 2 fatalClosedNavion A · Dalton, GAMay 7, 1970 · N4510K · Destroyed NTSB SEA70FVQ03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedNavion A · Klamath Flls, ORMay 3, 1970 · N4408K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70DRG20Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion A · Mason, TXMar 15, 1970 · N91194 · Destroyed NTSB IAD70FKM02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedNavion A · Gastonia, NCFeb 8, 1970 · N4201K · Substantial damage