North American NAVION — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 645 North American NAVION airframes on record (built 1946–1958), 201 currently registered. 13 have one or more NTSB accident records (13 records total, 3 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent North American NAVION accidents
The airplane’s impact with the ocean for undetermined reasons based on the available evidence.
A total loss of engine power during takeoff as a result of fuel starvation.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which led to a runway excursion.
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper fuel planning and failure to see and avoid the communications tower support guy wire.
The other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another airplane in the formation flight due to sun glare.
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's improper engine start procedure, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground and collision with a tree.