# FAA incident reports: Classic WACO YMF A list on [Classic WACO YMF](https://openairdocs.org/model/classic-waco-ymf.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20260324002642I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260324002642I.md): Classic Waco YMF · Galveston, TX · Mar 24, 2026 · N43000 · 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 delta. The pilot was cleared to taxi to their hangar. While taxiing across the ramp area the aircraft… - [Accident 20180709015909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180709015909A.md): Classic Waco YMF · North Myrtle Be, SC · Jul 9, 2018 · N96T · 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 aircraft was returning to kcre following a local flight with the PIC and two passengers. On landing… - [Incident 20180629008859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180629008859I.md): Classic Waco YMF · Waterford Twp, MI · Jun 29, 2018 · N196RB · 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 runway edge light. The aircraft continued to roll right when the right wingtip rubbed on the runway.… - [Incident 20140622008729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140622008729I.md): Classic Waco YMF · Franklin, IN · Jun 22, 2014 · N14770 · 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, familiar with this landing field, was unaware he was lower than normal. A power line along a road ran… - [Accident 20131015021959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131015021959A.md): Classic Waco YMF · Somerville, NJ · Oct 15, 2013 · N62XX · 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.md): Classic Waco YMF · Naples, FL · Jan 30, 2012 · N789WC · 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 pattern work. Upon landing he lost directional control hit the left wing tip. He appliend power… - [Accident 20111226030249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111226030249A.md): Classic Waco YMF · Marathon, FL · Dec 26, 2011 · N64JE · 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.md): Classic Waco YMF · Chattanooga, TN · Oct 21, 2011 · N789WC · 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 power, to taxi back onto the runway and then the ramp. The aircraft received minor damage to the… - [Incident 20110419005789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110419005789I.md): Classic Waco YMF · Marathon, FL · Apr 19, 2011 · N64JE · 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.md): Classic Air Waco YMF · Sparta, MI · Sep 19, 2010 · N14081 · 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 the runwaywih landing gear. - [Accident 20091116053199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091116053199A.md): Classic Air Waco YMF · Dunnellon, FL · Nov 16, 2009 · N89B · 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 after touchdown at excessive speed regained pitch control and continued landing and rollout. Aircraft… - [Accident 20060530022149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060530022149A.md): Amtr Wacoymf · Hagerstown, MD · May 30, 2006 · N369AS · 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 aircraft N369AS was cleared for takeoff on runway 27. Approximately 600 feet down the runway the… - [Accident 20051002026469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051002026469A.md): Amtr Wacoymf · Kensington, NH · Oct 2, 2005 · N89B · 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 back up for a second, the pilot then touched down a second time, digging the r/h strut into the… - [Accident 20050522012359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050522012359A.md): Amtr Wacoymf · Santa Barbara, CA · May 22, 2005 · N181AS · 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 operation then quit again. The pilot elected to turn back to the runway and while in the 180 degree turn… - [Accident 20041213035069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041213035069A.md): Amtr Wacoymf · Santa Barbara, CA · Dec 13, 2004 · N95JD · 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] flew to sba and landed on rwy 25 and turned onto rwy 15. There the aircraft ground looped and the… - [Accident 20041002027249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041002027249A.md): Amtr Wacoymf · Sedona, AZ · Oct 2, 2004 · N43064 · 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 immediate loud mechanical "rapping" noise. The engine lost substantial power and being approx. five (5)… - [Accident 20040809018759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040809018759A.md): Amtr Wacoymf · Bar Harbor, ME · Aug 9, 2004 · N723SR · 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 revealed it was inverted on the left side of the runway facing 180 degrees from the initial landing… - [Incident 20040306004299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040306004299I.md): Amtr Wacoymf · Corona, CA · Mar 6, 2004 · N89B · 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 airport he decided to make an approach and landing to runway seven because of gusty wind conditions.… - [Accident 20031217033429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031217033429A.md): Amtr Wacoymf · Marathon, FL · Dec 17, 2003 · N64JE · 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 area, and that after completing two consecutive landings at Marathon airport, during his third… - [Incident 20020825036929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020825036929I.md): Waco YMF · Lancaster, PA · Aug 25, 2002 · N40116 · 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 minor and there were no injuries. - [Accident 20011201033729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011201033729A.md): N31BN · Banning, CA · Dec 1, 2001 · N31BN · 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 about 1 mile from the approach end of runway 26 at the Banning Municipal Airport (bng), Banning,… - [Accident 19990402003039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990402003039A.md): Waco YMF · Baco Raton, FL · Apr 2, 1999 · N820MM · 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 windshield, the acft struck trees, flipped over, and came to rest in a common area behind some houses,… - [Incident 19980903031269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980903031269I.md): N40115 · Hilo, HI · Sep 3, 1998 · N40115 · 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 right resuliting in a ground loop. The right wing hit the runway causing the aircraft to pitch down and… - [Accident 19980806019859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980806019859A.md): Waco YMF · Atlanta, GA · Aug 6, 1998 · N723SR · 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 notified by personnel from the control towerat Dekalb-Peachtree Airport that a bi-wing airplane had just… - [Accident 19980519015369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980519015369A.md): Waco YMF · Sedona, AZ · May 19, 1998 · N43064 · 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 standard time, a ground crewman was struck by a propeller while rotating a propeller on a Waco Ymf,… - [Accident 19970725019679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970725019679A.md): Waco YMF · Sedona, AZ · Jul 25, 1997 · N369BP · 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 running rough. The pilot began a turn back toward the airport and noticed a decrease in power, which… - [Accident 19970614019949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970614019949A.md): Waco YMF · Longville, MN · Jun 14, 1997 · N820MM · 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 shaded by trees on southwest side of airport facility and does not give accurate wind indications. Pilot… - [Accident 19970608018309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970608018309A.md): Waco YMF · Ocean City, MD · Jun 8, 1997 · N34SK · 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.md): Waco YMF · Punta Gorda, FL · Oct 24, 1996 · N723SR · Substantial damage > Landed hard on left main gear collapsing same. Damaged left lower wing. - [Incident 19961023043889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961023043889I.md): Waco YPF · Sanibel Isl, FL · Oct 23, 1996 · N40121 > Narrative: engine started running rough and then quit. Made uneventful landing on beach view estates golf course. No damage or injuries. Maintenance found carburetor float stuck. Replaced carburetor. Aircraft returned to service. Incident closed. - [Incident 19960415011759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960415011759I.md): Waco YMF · Lakeland, FL · Apr 15, 1996 · N88JP · 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 depression and bounced. Right aileron contacted ground. Minor damage. No injuries. - [Accident 19951229043581A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951229043581A.md): Waco YMF · Kailua-Kona, HI · Dec 29, 1995 · N40115 · 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.md): Waco YMF · Decatur, IL · Apr 13, 1995 · N954JD > 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, Decatur, Illinois. The pilot-in-command, who holds a valid commercial airplane single and… - [Accident 19940619015709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940619015709A.md): Waco YMF · Put In Bay, OH · Jun 19, 1994 · N5YM · 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.md): Waco YMF · Noblesville, IN · May 28, 1994 · N527MN · 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.md): Waco YMF · Carlsbad, CA · Feb 24, 1994 · N50YM · 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.md): Waco YMF · Kailwa, HI · Mar 24, 1993 · N40115 > Engine quit on climb. Forced landing on golf course. Found carburetor float stuck. - [Accident 19920825032969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920825032969A.md): Waco YMF · Surfside Beach, SC · Aug 25, 1992 · N527MN · 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.md): Waco YMF · Kailua-Kona, HI · Apr 3, 1992 · N40115 · Minor damage > Pilot made a crosswind landing. During rollout a gust lifted tail and propeller struck runway. - [Accident 19910828039849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910828039849A.md): Waco YMF · Hart/Shelby, MI · Aug 28, 1991 · N64JE · 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.md): Waco YMF · Bullhead City, AZ · Jun 22, 1991 · N7P · 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.md): Waco YMF · Erie, PA · May 28, 1991 · N14081 > Used heavy braking while attempting to clear runway. Lost control and ground looped. - [Accident 19900928043929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900928043929A.md): Waco YMF · Kailua Kona, HI · Sep 28, 1990 · N40115 · 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.md): Waco YMF · Waterbury, CT · Jun 22, 1990 · N226HS · 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.md): Waco YMF · Marathon, FL · Mar 31, 1990 · N89B · 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.md): Waco YMF · Marathon, FL · Oct 31, 1989 · N89B · Minor damage > While taxiing for takeoff pilot allowed the tail to raise too high. Propeller struck taxiway and nosed up. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2240101') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/classic-waco-ymf/incidents --- 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.