Has N4171K been in an accident?

Yes. N4171K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N4171K?

N4171K is a 1948 Ryan NAVION (fixed wing single-engine), serial number NAV-4-1171.

N4171K — 1948 Ryan NAVION

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N4171K appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: NAV-4-1171
Manufacturer: Ryan
Model: NAVION
Year: 1948
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor E225 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA16CA317Jun 13, 2016Mcminnville, ORMinor
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.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1948 Ryan NAVION).

Jan 3, 2017deregistered — Lost Horizon Aero Company Llc

Frequently asked

Has N4171K been in an accident?: Yes. N4171K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N4171K?: N4171K is a 1948 Ryan NAVION (fixed wing single-engine), serial number NAV-4-1171.

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