Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 236 Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG airframes on record (built 2005–2007), 207 currently registered. 16 have one or more NTSB accident records (16 records total, 7 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG accidents
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point while landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway excursion.
The pilot’s loss of control during landing in high density altitude conditions.
A total loss of engine power and catastrophic engine failure due to the failure of the left turbocharger, which resulted in oil loss and oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to overhaul the turbocharger in accordance with manufacturer guidance.
The pilots' loss of control during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions as a result of spatial disorientation.
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during taxi due to excessively worn brake pads and a deflated right main tire.
The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane landing long and a subsequent runway overrun.
The inadequate cooling time between repeated heavy braking applications, which resulted in the brakes overheating and a subsequent brake fire during the aborted takeoff sequence.