N4856K — 1949 Ryan NAVION A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N4856K appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- NAV-4-1856
- Manufacturer
- Ryan
- Model
- NAVION A
- Year
- 1949
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor E225 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Montcalm Aviation Llc — Coral, MI
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel starvation, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1949 Ryan NAVION A).
- Apr 10, 2021registered — Montcalm Aviation Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N4856K been in an accident?
- Yes. N4856K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N4856K?
- N4856K is a 1949 Ryan NAVION A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number NAV-4-1856.
- Who is N4856K registered to?
- N4856K is registered to Montcalm Aviation Llc of Coral, MI. Registration status: active.
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