Waco YMF Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 25 events recorded from 1986 to 2021.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 02, 2016 | Austin, TX | N30AB | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 24, 1994 | CARLSBAD, CA | N50YM | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT PROCEDURES WHEN HE RELEASED THE PARKING BRAKE. THE INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE AND THE OUTDATED FLIG…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT PROCEDURES WHEN HE RELEASED THE PARKING BRAKE. THE INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE AND THE OUTDATED FLIGHT MANUAL WERE FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT. |
| Aug 28, 1991 | JAMESTOWN, RI | N44JS | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, RESULTING IN CARBURETOR ICE FORMATION AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND A FORCED LANDING IN TREES. |
| Mar 31, 1990 | MARATHON, FL | N89B | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT W…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE CROSSWIND, THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION, AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT. |
| Feb 03, 1989 | KEY WEST, FL | N99Y | Minor | substantial | THE INABILITY OF THE PLT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AFTER ENCOUNTERING HIS OWN WAKE TURBULENCE AT A LOW ALTITUDE DURING A STEEP TURNING MANEUVER. |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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