Ryan NAVION B — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 169 Ryan NAVION B airframes on record (built 1946–1952), 68 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Ryan NAVION B accidents
The failure of the left main landing gear upper side brace assembly during landing due to reverse bending fatigue as a result of the incomplete penetration of the circumferential weld during initial production of the component.
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
Incorrect installation of the oil temperature probe and an inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect leaking oil around the loose probe, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation.
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.
The binding of the trim wheel on the instrument panel and the pilot’s improper decision to depart with a known mechanical deficiency.