How many accidents has the North American Navion had?

The NTSB has recorded 49 events involving the North American Navion: 12 fatal, 7 serious, 11 minor injuries, and 19 incidents with no injuries.

Is the North American Navion a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The North American Navion has 49 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

North American Navion Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 49 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

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Fatal (17 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Oct 03, 2024	Rutherfordton, NC	N9117R	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 08, 2024	Tullahoma, TN	N91173	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 11, 2020	Palmetto, FL	N8698H	Minor	destroyed	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which led to a runway excursion.
Aug 28, 2006	El Centro, CA	N947A	Minor	substantial	The partial loss of engine power during takeoff, as a result of air being sucked into the fuel system due to a worn fuel selector valve stem and a ben… The partial loss of engine power during takeoff, as a result of air being sucked into the fuel system due to a worn fuel selector valve stem and a bent detent ring.
Sep 19, 2005	Chowchilla, CA	N91597	Minor	substantial	the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
May 21, 2005	Emmett, ID	N8874H	Minor	substantial	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 … 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 aircraft's reduced power gliding distance, and a pole at the location where the pilot found it necessary to make an emergency landing.
Jun 05, 1997	FREDERICKSBURG, VA	N91711	Minor	destroyed	The pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in the inflight collision with trees off the departure end of the runway.
May 17, 1992	SABINA, OH	N8524H	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WIND GUSTS.
Mar 16, 1992	ELBE, WA	N4021K	Minor	destroyed	FUEL STARVATION, IMPROPER FUEL, IMPROPER AIRCRAFT SERVICING (FUELING), AND CLEARANCE NOT POSSIBLE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: NO SUI… 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.
Nov 01, 1991	OKEECHOBEE, FL	N8631H	Minor	substantial	OPERATION BY THE OWNER/PILOT-IN-COMMAND WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT AND FUEL STARVATION DUE TO A BLOCKED FUEL LINE.
Jan 02, 1982	JACKSONVILLE, FL	N3906K	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending

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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