Ryan NAVION B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 9 events recorded from 1988 to 2016.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2016 | Manitowoc, WI | N5294K | Minor | substantial |
A leak in the gascolator due to degraded rubber gaskets, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss o…A leak in the gascolator due to degraded rubber gaskets, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff. |
| Aug 16, 2010 | Fort Myers, FL | N5382K | Incident | substantial | The binding of the trim wheel on the instrument panel and the pilot’s improper decision to depart with a known mechanical deficiency. |
| Nov 12, 2006 | Riverside, CA | N5348K | Incident | substantial |
A leak in the fuel selector valve and gascolator that resulted in fuel starvation on takeoff due to air leakage into the fuel system. A contributing …A leak in the fuel selector valve and gascolator that resulted in fuel starvation on takeoff due to air leakage into the fuel system. A contributing factor in the accident was the inadequate annual inspection performed by other maintenance personnel. |
| Jul 05, 2001 | Palm Beach, FL | N5265K | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 17, 1999 | KLAMATH FALLS, OR | N870DR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to reinstall the engine oil filler cap during preflight, resulting in engine oil loss and the necessity for an immediate landing. |
| Sep 26, 1997 | PACOIMA, CA | N5241K | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the dual student's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the CFI's inadequate supervision, which led to a takeoff with the auxiliary fuel tank…the dual student's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the CFI's inadequate supervision, which led to a takeoff with the auxiliary fuel tank selected and resulted in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the position of the nomenclature on the cockpit fuel tank selector. |
| Jul 11, 1997 | GARFIELD, CO | N5401K | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a turn to reverse direction, which resulted in a stall and collision with a pole and a buil…failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a turn to reverse direction, which resulted in a stall and collision with a pole and a building. High density altiitude was a related factor. |
| Jun 22, 1994 | AMHERST, OH | N5360K | Minor | substantial | INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY AN UNQUALIFIED PERSON WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE IGNITION DUE TO WORN IGNITION WIRES. |
| Nov 19, 1988 | VERO BEACH, FL | N5422K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |