N18AW: 1954 Ward Ascher YAKOLEV YAK 11, Elaine, AR

Registered owner: Gamble Enterprises LLC
Location: Elaine, AR
Owner type: LLC
Serial number: 25-III-20
Year built: 1954
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, exhibition
Airworthiness date: November 21, 2022
Certificate issued: May 30, 2024
Expires: May 31, 2031
Mode S code: A13E68

Ward Ascher YAKOLEV YAK 11Airframe model · 2 seats · 1 engine · 1 registered Engine modelPratt & Whitney R-1830-94M2

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB LAX01LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIone, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the type aircraft.Feb 27, 2001 · Substantial damage

Investigations on N18AW not matched to an aircraft · 2

They name N18AW, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the investigation describes another aircraft.

NTSB ATL85FA097Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H18 · Cartersville, GAThe flt had not yet been scheduled when the plt retired for the evening at 2230 to 2300 EST. At 0230, he was awoken & notified to make a ngt cargo flt. The owner obtained a wx briefing & filed a flt plan, then briefed the plt later. The plt arrived at the…Feb 12, 1985 · Destroyed NTSB MIA83LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H-18 · Elgin Afb, FLThe plt reported that during the landing, the acft 'snapped' to the right & attempts to recover were unsuccessful. During a subsequent ground loop, the left main gear collapsed. An exam of the fracture was made, but no signs of fatigue cracking was evident.…Aug 8, 1983 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

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Accident 20010227003829ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Ione, CA(-23) As the a/c slowly started to accelerate it veered to the right until both wheel exited the runway surface. The airline straightened out and taxied down a small ravine to the right of the runway. After a few seconds, the pilot chopped the throttle just…Feb 27, 2001 · Substantial damage Incident 19891111058699IForced/Precautionary Landing · Livermore, CAAfter takeoff alternator output fell and had smoke in cockpit. Returned. Alternator had failed.Nov 11, 1989

Reports on N18AW not matched to an aircraft · 2

They name N18AW, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

Accident 19850212044649ABeech H18 · Cartersville, GAAircraft collided with ground shortly after takeoff. Dark night with snow falling. Landing light on during climb.Feb 12, 1985 · Destroyed Accident 19830808039919ABeech H18 · Elgin Afb, FLAircraft ground looped during landing roll causing axle fork to break from overload.Aug 8, 1983 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N18AWGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Ward Ascher YAKOLEV YAK 11 aircraft

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Earlier aircraft with this N-number · 1

This aircraft carried N18AW before the one registered now. The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled.

UndatedBeech H-18 · S/N BA644Cancellation date not recorded · Triennial form not returned

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