# Classic WACO YMF - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2240101 - Manufacturer (registry): CLASSIC AIRCRAFT CORP - Model: WACO YMF - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 46 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/classic-waco-ymf Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (46) - [N100GJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100GJ): [Edminston Brandon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDMINSTON%20BRANDON%20L), [Murray, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Murray), built 1995, S/N F5C-065 - [N13WH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13WH): [Lonon Michael E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONON%20MICHAEL%20E), [Yuba City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Yuba%20City), built 1988, S/N F5-013 - [N14081](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14081): [Mills Charles K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLS%20CHARLES%20K), [Hernando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hernando), built 1987, S/N F5-009 - [N14770](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14770): [Vintage Tailwheel LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINTAGE%20TAILWHEEL%20LLC), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1991, S/N F5C043 - [N17XK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17XK): [Maine Coastal Flight Center Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAINE%20COASTAL%20FLIGHT%20CENTER%20INC), [Bangor, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Bangor), S/N F5C-048 - [N1935B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1935B): [Krushnir Borys G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRUSHNIR%20BORYS%20G), [Tamuning, GU](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GU/Tamuning), built 1985, S/N F5-001 - [N196RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N196RB): [Snap N Roll Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNAP%20N%20ROLL%20LTD), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1996, S/N F5C-071 - [N21WF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21WF): [Timeless Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIMELESS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Cedar Lake, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Cedar%20Lake), built 1989, S/N F5-021 - [N2269V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2269V): [Flying Aces Aero-Fleet Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20ACES%20AERO-FLEET%20INC), [Guyton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Guyton), S/N F5028 - [N226HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226HS): [Obrien Jerry M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBRIEN%20JERRY%20M), [Lake Forest, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Lake%20Forest), built 1989, S/N F5-026 - [N250YM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N250YM): [N250ym LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N250YM%20LLC), [Melbourne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Melbourne), built 1994, S/N F5C-059 - [N31BN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31BN): [Abbott Aircraft Sales And Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABBOTT%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20AND%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Holts Summit, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Holts%20Summit), built 1996, S/N F5C-067 - [N333GD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333GD): [Ss & C Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SS%20%26%20C%20AVIATION%20LLC), [North Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/North%20Fort%20Myers), built 1991, S/N F5041 - [N34SK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34SK): [Big Q Aviation Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20Q%20AVIATION%20CORP), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 1990, S/N F5-034 - [N35HH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35HH): [Plane Fun Inc Tr (Trustee)](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20(TRUSTEE)), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1988, S/N F5-017 - [N369AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N369AS): [Cape Aerial Tours Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAPE%20AERIAL%20TOURS%20INC%20DBA), [Chatham, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Chatham), built 1992, S/N F5C-046 - [N369BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N369BP): [Gholizadeh Neta L Successor Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GHOLIZADEH%20NETA%20L%20SUCCESSOR%20TRUSTEE), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1987, S/N F5-005 - [N40112](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40112): [King Aviation Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20AVIATION%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Sarasota, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sarasota), built 1989, S/N F5-025 - [N40116](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40116): [Cloud Dancer Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLOUD%20DANCER%20INC), [Berlin, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Berlin), S/N F5-024 - [N40121](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40121): [Freebird Flight Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREEBIRD%20FLIGHT%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Lancaster, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Lancaster), built 1990, S/N F5029 - [N40135](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40135): [Lucke Stewart](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUCKE%20STEWART), [Minot, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Minot), built 1991, S/N F5-035 - [N43000](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43000): [Scallywag Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCALLYWAG%20AIR%20LLC), [Galveston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Galveston), built 1994, S/N F5C-060 - [N43016](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43016): [Classic Barnstormers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLASSIC%20BARNSTORMERS%20LLC), [Campbellsville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Campbellsville), built 1993, S/N F5C051 - [N43041](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43041): [Aircraft Fidelity Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20FIDELITY%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N F5C-054 - [N43064](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43064): [Kloker Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLOKER%20AVIATION), [Owasso, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Owasso), built 1994, S/N F5C-062 - [N513RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N513RS): [Conroy Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONROY%20PATRICK), [Frankston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Frankston), built 1992, S/N F5C-049 - [N527MN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N527MN): [Air Adventure Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20ADVENTURE%20INC), [Cicero, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Cicero), built 1988, S/N F5-012 - [N54SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54SH): [Cloud Dancer Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLOUD%20DANCER%20INC), [Berlin, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Berlin), built 1988, S/N F5-011 - [N569W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N569W): [Khn Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KHN%20AIR%20LLC), [Carmel, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Carmel), built 1996, S/N F5C-069 - [N575TL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N575TL): [Evening Zephyr LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVENING%20ZEPHYR%20LLC), [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), built 1991, S/N F5C040 - [N5YM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5YM): [Baystormers Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAYSTORMERS%20LTD), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1992, S/N F5036 - [N61ML](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N61ML): [Barr Richard Guy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARR%20RICHARD%20GUY), [Carlisle, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Carlisle), built 1994, S/N F5C-061 - [N62XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62XX): [Melhoff Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MELHOFF%20RICHARD%20L), [Hubbard, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hubbard), S/N F5-027 - [N66PP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66PP): [Fordice Daniel K III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORDICE%20DANIEL%20K%20III), [Vicksburg, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Vicksburg), built 1995, S/N F5C-066 - [N685AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N685AF): [Shallow David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHALLOW%20DAVID%20M), [Salmon, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Salmon), built 1991, S/N F5C-044 - [N723SR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N723SR): [Huff Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUFF%20AIR%20LLC), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1996, S/N F5C-070 - [N789WC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N789WC): [Flying Gato LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20GATO%20LLC), [The Woodlands, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/The%20Woodlands), built 1997, S/N F5C078 - [N7P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7P): [Brewer George F II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREWER%20GEORGE%20F%20II), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1990, S/N F5-031 - [N88JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88JP): [N88jp Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N88JP%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1995, S/N F5C-063 - [N88Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88Y): [No Regerts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NO%20REGERTS%20INC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), S/N F5-014 - [N89B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N89B): [Victoria'S Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VICTORIA'S%20WINGS%20LLC), [Melbourne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Melbourne), built 1987, S/N F5-006 - [N92WP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N92WP): [Centex Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTEX%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Bangs, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bangs), built 1991, S/N F5C042 - [N940S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N940S): [Ness D Todd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NESS%20D%20TODD), [Lyons, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Lyons), built 1994, S/N F5C-057 - [N954JD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N954JD): [Mccaul Benjamin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCAUL%20BENJAMIN), [San Luis Obispo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Luis%20Obispo), S/N F5-010 - [N95JD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N95JD): [Classic Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLASSIC%20WINGS%20LLC), [Ballwin, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Ballwin), built 1994, S/N F5C-058 - [N96T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96T): [George Mike J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEORGE%20MIKE%20J), [Springfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Springfield), S/N F5C-052 ## NTSB investigations (32) 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 CEN26LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA145), Mar 24, 2026: Classic Waco YMF (N43000), Galveston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The biplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing, which included the failure to perform S-turns to compensate for limited forward visibility. - [NTSB GAA18CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA434), Jul 9, 2018: Classic Waco (N96T), North Myrtle Beach, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a left quartering headwind. - [NTSB CEN17LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA322), Jul 5, 2017: Classic Waco YMF (N17XK), Hamilton, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control after landing for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal… - [NTSB ERA14CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA012), Oct 15, 2013: Classic Waco YMF (N62XX), Somerville, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while applying wheel brakes during landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB ERA12LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA126), Dec 26, 2011: Classic Waco YMF5 (N64JE), Marathon, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not ensure that there was sufficient fuel aboard the airplane before initiating the flight, which resulted in temporary fuel starvation and an interruption in engine power during… - [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 NYC06LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA134), May 30, 2006: Classic Waco YMF (N369AS), Hagerstown, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [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 LAX05LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA186), May 22, 2005: Classic Waco YMF-5 (N181AS), Santa Barbara, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice aggravated by the poor operating condition of the magnetos and the improper magneto-to-engine timing. - [NTSB LAX05CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA052), Dec 13, 2004: Classic Waco YMF (N95JD), Santa Barbara, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB LAX05LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA002), Oct 2, 2004: Classic Waco YMF (N43064), Sedona, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the number 7 cylinder exhaust rocker arm as a result of a grinding operation during manufacture. - [NTSB NYC04CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA190), Aug 9, 2004: Classic Waco YMF (N723SR), Bar Harbor, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB MIA04CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA034), Dec 17, 2003: Waco 4MF 5 (N64JE), Marathon, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout in a crosswind resulting in the airplane ground looping and incurring damage to the left wing. - [NTSB LAX02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA035), Dec 1, 2001: Classic Waco YMF (N31BN), Banning, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power due to a crack in the carburetor float and leaking portions of the carburetor that resulted in an overly rich mixture. - [NTSB MIA99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA117), Apr 2, 1999: Waco YMF-5 (N820MM), Boca Raton, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to select a suitable forced landing site following a partial loss of engine power due to failed cylinder holdddown studs, and the subsequent collision with trees. A factor in the… - [NTSB ATL98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA101), Aug 6, 1998: Waco WMF (N723SR), Chamblee, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive taxi speed and excessive braking action that resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB LAX98LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA165), May 19, 1998: Waco YMF (N43064), Sedona, AZ, minor damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to secure the ignition system and magnetos in the off position before asking the ground crewman to rotate the propeller. - [NTSB LAX97LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA261), Jul 26, 1997: Classic Waco YMF (N369BP), Sedona, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to a loose rocker arm adjustment nut on the number 6 cylinder. The loose adjustment nut was due to inadequate maintenance adjustment performed by the engine… - [NTSB CHI97LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA170), Jun 14, 1997: Waco YMF (N820MM), Longville, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition and the ditch. - [NTSB NYC97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA110), Jun 8, 1997: Waco YMF (N34SK), Ocean City, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were the lack of recent experience in the airplane, and gusty wind… - [NTSB ATL97LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA017), Oct 24, 1996: Waco YMF5 (N723SR), Punta Gorda, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper flare during touchdown. - [NTSB LAX96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA092), Dec 29, 1995: Classic Waco YMF (N40115), Kailua Kona, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the Waco pilot to see and avoid the opposite direction Cessna 172 while both aircraft were taxiing in a non-movement area of the airport. Factors in the accident were: the congested… - [NTSB BFO94LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA111), Jun 19, 1994: Classic Waco YMF5 (N5YM), Put-In-Bay, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR. - [NTSB CHI94LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA192), May 28, 1994: Classic YMF-5 (N527MN), Noblesville, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's excessive use of brakes. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. - [NTSB LAX94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA137), Feb 24, 1994: Waco YMF-5 (N50YM), Carlsbad, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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. - [NTSB ATL92LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA164), Aug 25, 1992: Classic Waco YMF-5 (N527MN), Surfside Beach, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MANUFACTURING. - [NTSB CHI91LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA277), Aug 29, 1991: Classic YMF5 (N64JE), Hart, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. - [NTSB LAX91LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA271), Jun 22, 1991: Classic YMF (N7P), Bullhead City, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: EXCESSIVE BRAKE APPLICATION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE WIND GUSTS. - [NTSB LAX90LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA339), Sep 28, 1990: Waco YMS (N40115), Kailua, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING. - [NTSB NYC90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA136), Jun 22, 1990: Classic Waco (N226HS), Plymouth, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CORRECTLY RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES BY THE PILOT. - [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 (46) 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. - [Incident 20260324002642I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260324002642I), Mar 24, 2026: Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF (N43000), Galveston, TX, Minor damage. At approximately 10:40AM, the pilot and lone occupant of the #1 aircraft was returning from a short flight and landed on runway 18, and exited at taxiway… - [Accident 20180709015909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180709015909A), Jul 9, 2018: Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF (N96T), North Myrtle Be, SC, Substantial damage. On July 9, 2018 at 1150 am, west columbia FSDO SO-13, received notification of an accident at airport kcre that involved aircraft registration number N96T. The… - [Incident 20180629008859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180629008859I), Jun 29, 2018: Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF (N196RB), Waterford Twp, MI, Minor damage. On June 29, 2018 aircraft N196RB upon landing on runway 27L bounced and veered left. The pilot while attempting to regain control of the aircraft struck a… - [Incident 20140622008729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140622008729I), Jun 22, 2014: Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF (N14770), Franklin, IN, Minor damage. According to the pilot, the aircraft was turned from base leg to final approach and was descending normally to the displaced touchdown zone. The pilot,… - [Accident 20131015021959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131015021959A), Oct 15, 2013: Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF (N62XX), Somerville, NJ, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed on runway 26 which is a grass runway. The pilot applied aircraft brakes and aircraft nosed over and landed on top wing and tail. - [Incident 20120130000519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120130000519I), Jan 30, 2012: Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF (N789WC), Naples, FL, Minor damage. This is airmans second time hitting a wing tip on the pavement. During this incident there were crosswinds from 4-8 knots gusting. The airman was doing airport… - [Accident 20111226030249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111226030249A), Dec 26, 2011: Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF (N64JE), Marathon, FL, Destroyed. According to the pilot the aircraft had an uncontrolled power reduction during cruise flight. Pilot opted to make emergency landing in the ocean. - [Incident 20111021026029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111021026029I), Oct 21, 2011: Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF (N789WC), Chattanooga, TN, Minor damage. The aircraft landed normally. On landing roll out, the aircraft veered to the left and ran off the runway into the grass. The aircraft continued, under its own… - [Incident 20110419005789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110419005789I), Apr 19, 2011: Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF (N64JE), Marathon, FL, Minor damage. While making an approach into mth, the aircraft struck a tree before landing on rwy 7. The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the hangar. - [Incident 20100919047079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100919047079I), Sep 19, 2010: Classic Air WACO YMF (N14081), Sparta, MI, Minor damage. Pilot stated that he landed on NE side of the Sparta airport. Upon landing plane began ocilating and porposing. Airplane impacted runway sign on left side of… - [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 20060530022149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060530022149A), May 30, 2006: Amtr WACOYMF (N369AS), Hagerstown, MD, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot received his weather report via the internet the evening before the scheduled flight. Tower informed him prior to departure the winds were calm and… - [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… - [Accident 20050522012359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050522012359A), May 22, 2005: Amtr WACOYMF (N181AS), Santa Barbara, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On 05/22/2005 N181AS was being operated for the purpose of biplane rides to the public. During take off at 200 feet the engine failed then regained… - [Accident 20041213035069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041213035069A), Dec 13, 2004: Amtr WACOYMF (N95JD), Santa Barbara, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) N95JD was a classic aircraft corp/waco ymf s/n F5C-058. It is a biplae and with tricyclic fixed landing gear. The commercial pilot [privacy data omitted]… - [Accident 20041002027249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041002027249A), Oct 2, 2004: Amtr WACOYMF (N43064), Sedona, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot was cruising @ 6800 ft (MSL), 800 ft (AGL) in the local Sedona, AZ area. The pilot heard a very loud "bang" from the engine followed by an… - [Accident 20040809018759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040809018759A), Aug 9, 2004: Amtr WACOYMF (N723SR), Bar Harbor, ME, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot reported that upon touchdown, a quartering gust of wind from the rear lifted the tail and flipped the aircraft over. Inspection of 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 20031217033429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031217033429A), Dec 17, 2003: Amtr WACOYMF (N64JE), Marathon, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot, Mr. Paul goodwin stated, that on December 17, 2003, at approximately 1650 local time, he was flying above aircraft around the Marathon airport… - [Incident 20020825036929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020825036929I), Aug 25, 2002: Waco YMF (N40116), Lancaster, PA, Minor damage. (-23) While taxiing for departure the propeller of a Waco, N40116, struck the left wing tip of a Piper PA-128, N15037. The damage to both of the aircraft was… - [Accident 20011201033729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011201033729A), Dec 1, 2001: N31BN, Banning, CA, No damage. (.19) On December 1, 2001, about 1230 hours pacific standard time, a classic aircraft corp. waco ymf, N31BN, lost power during landing and impacted terrain… - [Accident 19990402003039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990402003039A), Apr 2, 1999: Waco YMF (N820MM), Baco Raton, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot reported that oil was leaking onto the acft wiandshield and that he was trying to make it to the arpt, the acft overflew the arpt due to oil on he… - [Incident 19980903031269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980903031269I), Sep 3, 1998: N40115, Hilo, HI, Minor damage. During rollout on landing the aircraft veered to the left. Pilot applied right rudder and brakes with no effect. Aircraft continued to veer left and tip to… - [Accident 19980806019859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980806019859A), Aug 6, 1998: Waco YMF (N723SR), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. Acft was taxiing after landing, was turning off the rwy and flipped over. (-23) on August 6, 1998 at approximately 0800 am local time, this inspector was… - [Accident 19980519015369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980519015369A), May 19, 1998: Waco YMF (N43064), Sedona, AZ, Minor damage. Ground crewman was struck while pulling prop thru when engine started. Prop had kicked back. Reported mags off. (.4)on may 19, 1998, at 0856 hours mountain… - [Accident 19970725019679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970725019679A), Jul 25, 1997: Waco YMF (N369BP), Sedona, AZ, Substantial damage. Aircraft lost engine power and made emergency landing on a highway, hit a sign, ran into a ditch. (.4)during a local sightseeing flight, the engine started… - [Accident 19970614019949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970614019949A), Jun 14, 1997: Waco YMF (N820MM), Longville, MN, Substantial damage. Landed downwind overran end into a ditch. Flipped over. Windsock blocked by trees. Ditch not in airport diagrams. (-23) the Longville airport windsock is… - [Accident 19970608018309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970608018309A), Jun 8, 1997: Waco YMF (N34SK), Ocean City, MD, Substantial damage. Wind lifted wing landing. Veered off runway. Overturned in a ditch. Was on a profiency flight. - [Accident 19961024037059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961024037059A), Oct 24, 1996: Waco YMF (N723SR), Punta Gorda, FL, Substantial damage. Landed hard on left main gear collapsing same. Damaged left lower wing. - [Incident 19961023043889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961023043889I), Oct 23, 1996: Waco YPF (N40121), Sanibel Isl, FL. Narrative: engine started running rough and then quit. Made uneventful landing on beach view estates golf course. No damage or injuries. Maintenance found… - [Incident 19960415011759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960415011759I), Apr 15, 1996: Waco YMF (N88JP), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. Narrative: while conducting rides at sun & fun, Lakeland, FL, N88JP landed on the grass runway with a 12 kt crosswind. Aircraft landing gear went into a small… - [Accident 19951229043581A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951229043581A), Dec 29, 1995: Waco YMF (N40115), Kailua-Kona, HI, Substantial damage. While taxiing on ramp collided with taxiing N734ZC taxiing for takeoff. Waco blind forward. Other plane had to stop - [Incident 19950413011939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950413011939I), Apr 13, 1995: Waco YMF (N954JD), Decatur, IL. Narrative: on April 13, 1995 at approximately 1745 CDT, a Waco Ymf, N954JD, experienced fuel starvation during final approach to runway 30 at Decatur Airport,… - [Accident 19940619015709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940619015709A), Jun 19, 1994: Waco YMF (N5YM), Put In Bay, OH, Substantial damage. On offshore sightseeing flight. Pilot reported engine quit. Ditched in lake. Problem unknown. No anomalies found. - [Accident 19940528013969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940528013969A), May 28, 1994: Waco YMF (N527MN), Noblesville, IN, Substantial damage. Bounced on crosswind landing. Wind caught tail causing serve. Pilot over compensated with brakes. Nosed over. - [Accident 19940224002899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940224002899A), Feb 24, 1994: Waco YMF (N50YM), Carlsbad, CA, Substantial damage. Nosed over landing. Left brake locked. Had prior brake release problem. Pushed t handle in to release. - [Incident 19930324024529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930324024529I), Mar 24, 1993: Waco YMF (N40115), Kailwa, HI. Engine quit on climb. Forced landing on golf course. Found carburetor float stuck. - [Accident 19920825032969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920825032969A), Aug 25, 1992: Waco YMF (N527MN), Surfside Beach, SC, Substantial damage. Right main landing gear axle separated from strut on landing. Nosed over. Prior hard landing and improper weld. - [Incident 19920403011499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920403011499I), Apr 3, 1992: Waco YMF (N40115), Kailua-Kona, HI, Minor damage. Pilot made a crosswind landing. During rollout a gust lifted tail and propeller struck runway. - [Accident 19910828039849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910828039849A), Aug 28, 1991: Waco YMF (N64JE), Hart/Shelby, MI, Substantial damage. Drifted left during takeoff roll and rotation. Aborted and nosed over in shrubs and tall grass. - [Accident 19910622023169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910622023169A), Jun 22, 1991: Waco YMF (N7P), Bullhead City, AZ, Substantial damage. Trying to expedite clearing runway for following traffic. Hit brakes too hard. Tail came up and nosed over. - [Incident 19910528022269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910528022269I), May 28, 1991: Waco YMF (N14081), Erie, PA. Used heavy braking while attempting to clear runway. Lost control and ground looped. - [Accident 19900928043929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900928043929A), Sep 28, 1990: Waco YMF (N40115), Kailua Kona, HI, Substantial damage. During power reduction on downside of loop engine failed to respond. Crashed landed. Carb ice factor. - [Accident 19900622021889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900622021889A), Jun 22, 1990: Waco YMF (N226HS), Waterbury, CT, Substantial damage. Applied brakes on and off on landing causing porpoise. Failed to go around. Last bounce nose first. Flipped over. - [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. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Robbins Philip C WACO YMF](https://openairdocs.org/model/robbins-philip-c-waco-ymf): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05621WK --- 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.