Ryan NAVION A
115 on the U.S. register. Built from 1946 to 1958; half of them date from 1949 or earlier. California has the most (11). 22% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the NAVION A from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor E185 Series (59), Cont Motor E225 Series (36), Cont Motor O-470 Series (5)
- Seats
- 5
- Cruise speed
- about 126 mph
- Maker on the register
- Ryan
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 4, 1979; newest September 9, 2026
Where they are owner's state
California11Texas10Florida8Washington5Pennsylvania4Ohio4Colorado4Wisconsin3Oregon3Nebraska3North Carolina3Mississippi3
Who owns them registrant type
Individual78 (68%)LLC13 (11%)Co-owned12 (10%)Corporation10 (9%)Partnership2 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVION A | 115 | 1946 to 1958 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 26 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid113 (98%)Pending1 (0.9%)Canceled1 (0.9%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard109 (95%)Experimental3 (3%)Restricted1 (0.9%)None on file1 (0.9%)Multiple1 (0.9%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum2Zeller Bert L1Southwest Aircraft LLC1Sea Aerospace Ground Evaluations INC1Rabbit Hole Solutions LLC1Pathfinder Aero Services LLC1Northwest Navion INC1Navion West INC1Navion Aviators LLC1Montcalm Aviation LLC1Madshack Naviation LLC1Lead And Brass Racing LLC1
Fleet pages: American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum · Southwest Aircraft LLC · Pathfinder Aero Services LLC · Northwest Navion INC · Navion West INC
Accident history NTSB records · 20 cases since 1982, 4 fatal
2026-07-05ERA26LA263 · NAVION A N5205K · accident near Newport, NH · serious injuries
2024-10-19CEN25LA032 · NAVION A N2341 · accident near Belleville, IL · no injuries
2023-04-12CEN23LA153 · NAVION A N4229K · accident near New Waverly, TX · minor injuries
2014-08-24ANC14FA068 · NAVION A N4827K · accident near Coldfoot, AK · serious injuries
2011-07-25WPR11LA346 · NAVION A N4911K · accident near Torrington, WY · minor injuries
2007-03-30LAX07LA118 · Navion A N4369K · accident near Los Banos, CA · 2 killed
2001-12-13FTW02LA053 · Navion A N4530K · accident near Sierra Blanca, TX · serious injuries
2000-08-26MIA00LA251 · NAVION A N5117K · accident near Daytona Bch Sh, FL · minor injuries
The 8 most recent of 20 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Ryan NAVION A aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
115 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Ryan NAVION As?
California, with 11.
Who owns the Ryan NAVION A?
22% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 115
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N4442K | Ryan NAVION A |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 1999-02-02 | Valid |
| N2995C | Ryan NAVION A |
American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 1997-07-30 | Valid |
| N5136K | Ryan NAVION A |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 1997-04-12 | Valid |
| N4964K | Ryan NAVION A |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1997-03-12 | Valid |
| N4494K | Ryan NAVION A |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 1994-02-08 | Valid |
| N4887K | Ryan NAVION A |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1993-08-31 | Valid |
| N4990K | Ryan NAVION A |
Co-owned owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1992-11-16 | Valid |
| N4284K | Ryan NAVION A |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 1992-01-09 | Valid |
| N444AC | Ryan NAVION A |
American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 1991-09-10 | Valid |
| N4226K | Ryan NAVION A |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1989-03-20 | Valid |
| N4346K | Ryan NAVION A |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 1980-08-29 | Valid |
| N4880K | Ryan NAVION A |
Individual owner South Dakota |
Standard | 1980-04-28 | Valid |
| N4560K | Ryan NAVION A |
Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 1979-01-04 | Valid |
| N74DS | Ryan NAVION A |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | Canceled | |
| N805Z | Ryan NAVION A |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | Pending |
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