How many accidents has the Folland Gnat had?

The NTSB has recorded 2 events involving the Folland Gnat: 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor injuries, and 0 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Folland Gnat a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Folland Gnat has 2 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Folland Gnat Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2 events recorded from 1990 to 1991.

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Fatal (3 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jan 10, 1991	BOSSIER CITY, LA	N3XR	Fatal (2)	destroyed	IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS DELAY IN DIVERTING TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO LACK OF FUEL. TH… IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS DELAY IN DIVERTING TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO LACK OF FUEL. THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND RADIO MALFUNCTION WERE RELATED FACTORS.
Sep 30, 1990	MOJAVE, CA	N1CW	Fatal (1)	destroyed	THE PILOTS FAILURE TO CORRECT A DESCENT DURING A LOW LEVEL AEROBACTICS.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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