Has N4398K been in an accident?

Yes. N4398K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N4398K?

N4398K is a 1948 Ryan NAVION (fixed wing single-engine), serial number NAV-4-1398.

N4398K — 1948 Ryan NAVION

Deregistered

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

N4398K appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: NAV-4-1398
Manufacturer: Ryan
Model: NAVION
Year: 1948
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor E185 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12LA070Dec 27, 2011Concord, CASerious
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.

Registration timeline

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

Nov 29, 2012deregistered — Robbins Chester L

Frequently asked

Has N4398K been in an accident?: Yes. N4398K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N4398K?: N4398K is a 1948 Ryan NAVION (fixed wing single-engine), serial number NAV-4-1398.

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