# N89B: 1987 Classic WACO YMF - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Classic WACO YMF](https://openairdocs.org/model/classic-waco-ymf) (registry code 2240101, 2 seats) - Engine: [Jacobs R755B series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/jacobs-r755b-series) (registry code 35007) - Data sheets: [TCDS E-237](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-237) (Air Repair Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: F5-006 - Year built: 1987 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: March 19, 1987 - Certificate issued: September 19, 2018 - Expires: September 30, 2028 - Mode S code: AC4314 - Registered owner: [Victoria'S Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VICTORIA'S%20WINGS%20LLC) - Location: [Melbourne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Melbourne) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 28.1455° N, 80.6500° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32935, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=89B - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N89B From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Jacobs R755B model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force ### Matched by airframe (Classic WACO YMF) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Jacobs R755B series) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (4) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA10CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA076), Nov 16, 2009: Classic Waco YMF (N89B), Dunnellon, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground-loop. Contributing to the accident was the student… - [NTSB NYC06CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA001), Oct 2, 2005: Waco YMF (N89B), Kensington, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: An overload fracture of the right main landing gear during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB MIA90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA098), Mar 31, 1990: Waco YMF-5 (N89B), Marathon, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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… - [NTSB MIA90IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA020), Oct 31, 1989: Classic YMF-5 (N89B), Marathon, FL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INCORRECT ELEVATOR CONTROL WHILE TAXIING WITH A QUARTERING TAILWIND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE INCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND CONDITION. ## FAA accident and incident reports (5) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20091116053199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091116053199A), Nov 16, 2009: Classic Air WACO YMF (N89B), Dunnellon, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed shady airport (X49) enrout to Dunnellon airport 9X35) for landing practice. Abort first landing due to bounce second landing slight bounce… - [Accident 20051002026469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051002026469A), Oct 2, 2005: Amtr WACOYMF (N89B), Kensington, NH, Substantial damage. (-23) On October 2, 2005, N89B experienced a separation of the r/h main wheel assy after initial touchdown at 06NH, grass strip. After bringing the aircraft… - [Incident 20040306004299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040306004299I), Mar 6, 2004: Amtr WACOYMF (N89B), Corona, CA, Minor damage. (-23) The airman stated he initiated the flight from the flabob airport (rir) and continued to the Corona airport (ajo). As the airman approached the Corona… - [Accident 19900331025369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900331025369A), Mar 31, 1990: Waco YMF (N89B), Marathon, FL, Substantial damage. Lost directional control as tail came up on takeoff. Veered off runway aborted and nosed over. Unskilled in type. - [Incident 19891031065209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891031065209I), Oct 31, 1989: Waco YMF (N89B), Marathon, FL, Minor damage. While taxiing for takeoff pilot allowed the tail to raise too high. Propeller struck taxiway and nosed up. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (12) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the engine (Jacobs R755B series) - [STC SE4842NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4842NM): Installation of auxiliary oil sump tank. The 195 Factory LLC. Lists R-755B2 - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists R-755B1 - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists R-755B1 - [STC SE572SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE572SW): Installation of Jacobs RAS325A exhaust valve rotocaps. Air Repair Inc. Lists R-755B1 - [STC SE04136AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04136AT): Installation of Bendix Scintilla WL-7A Battery Ignition Timer (distributor) modified from a breaker points and condenser design to a Hall Effect electronic sensor design. Air Repair Inc. Lists R-755B1 - [STC SE00809WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00809WI): Installation of a modified alternate source of supply, engine ignition coil assembly and condenser. Air Repair Inc. Lists R-755B2 - [STC SE01652WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01652WI): Modification of engine to replace contact points and condenser controlled Bendix Scintilla WL-7A battery timer (distributor) with an electronically controlled WL-7A-M battery timer. Radial Engines Ltd. Lists R-755B1 - [STC SE01288WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01288WI): Modification of Engines to replace carburetor with fuel injection. Data required: (1) Butterfly Aviation Master Drawing List Report BA1001-11, dated October 28, 2004, and (2) Butterfly Aviation Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Report BA1001-8, dated October 26, 2004, or later FAA Approved revisions to (1) or (2). Radial Engines Ltd. Lists R-755B2 - [STC SE01243WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01243WI): Installation of Barron Aviation intake tube drain kits on the engines listed on the attached FAA Approved Model List (AML) No. SE01243WI, dated April 26, 2004, or later FAA Approved revision. Barron Aviation. Lists R-755B1 - [STC SE02589AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02589AT): Installation of Air Repair, Inc. magneto part numbers VMN7-DF5-ARMOD with automatic advance per Air Repair, Inc. Installation Instructions, document number 1200C, dated 9/5/2002 or lter FAA approved revision. The VMN7-DF5-ARMOD magnetos are obtained from Bendix VMN7-DF5 or VMN7-DFA magnetos modified per Air Repair, Inc. Service Instructions, document number 1200A dtd 9/5/02 or other FAA approved revision. Air Repair Inc. Lists R-755B2 - [STC SE2416CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2416CE): Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive index(RON+MON)/2. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists R-755B1 - [STC SE639SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE639SW): Continental W-670 link rods. Aircraft Engine Service Inc ## Related - Other Classic WACO YMF aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/classic-waco-ymf/aircraft.md - The Jacobs R755B series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/jacobs-r755b-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.