Ryan NAVION — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 496 Ryan NAVION airframes on record (built 1946–1959), 170 currently registered. 9 have one or more NTSB accident records (9 records total). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Ryan NAVION accidents
The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another airplane in the formation flight due to sun glare.
The pilot's failure to replace the oil filler cap following the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and engine power, an emergency landing, and impact with terrain.
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to take off at a high density altitude and in gusting wind conditions.
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane and the subsequent total loss of engine power as a result of debris and water contamination in the fuel system.
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated fuel gasket.