Walker Edgar E GLASTAR

Aircraft Manufacturer: Walker Edgar E

Model: GLASTAR

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Walker Edgar E
Manufacturer Serial Number 056050T
Model GLASTAR
Category Land
Builder Certification Not Type Certificated
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 2 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


9 exact, 10 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
19
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


2 fatal accidents.

10.5% of recorded accidents were fatal.

235
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


3,909

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
0.3%
Exposure
0.2%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2023 Total 19
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 19 observed): 2008 2, 2009 3, 2010 1, 2011 2, 2012 2, 2013 2, 2014 1, 2016 1, 2017 4, 2023 1. 2 4 6 8 0 2 '08 3 '09 1 '10 2 '11 2 '12 2 '13 1 '14 1 '16 4 '17 1 '23
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

6 categories Total 19
Approach 5
Landing 5
Initial climb 3
Takeoff 2
Enroute 2
Maneuvering 2
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 55
Personnel issues 18
Aircraft 17
Environmental issues 16
Not determined 4
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 19
None 10
Minor 5
Fatal 2
Serious 2

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (19)

Recorded Accidents

All 19 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Cal-Nev-Ari, NV N8488 Substantial Fatal Approach Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Cascade, ID N65EW Destroyed Fatal Prior to flight Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Concord, CA N4579J Substantial Minor Approach Not determined, Environmental issues
Napa, CA N89SR Substantial None Landing Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Wenatchee, WA N661RP Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Lee's Summit, MO N120CG Substantial Serious Enroute Aircraft
Monroe, WA N265EP Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Sequim, WA N789MH Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Independence, OR N130GS Substantial None Approach Not determined
Chicago, IL N4970Y Substantial Minor Enroute Aircraft
Caldwell, ID N617G Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft
Canon City, CO N238W Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Environmental issues
Wilsonville, OR N238MA Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Smiley Creek, ID N51MW Substantial None Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Tuluksak, AK N55XP Substantial Serious Takeoff Aircraft, Environmental issues, Not determined
Arlington, WA N432P Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Redding, CA N518PV Substantial None Maneuvering Not determined
Vacaville, CA N248DW Substantial Minor Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Sonoma, CA N15EX Substantial None Landing Personnel issues
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