# Nanchang China YAK-18A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05618Z9
- Manufacturer (registry): NANCHANG CHINA
- Model: YAK-18A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 12
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/nanchang-china-yak-18a

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)

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## Registered aircraft (12)

- [N221YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N221YK): [Holm Benjamin F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLM%20BENJAMIN%20F), [Pls Vrds Est, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pls%20Vrds%20Est), built 1968, S/N 2432001
- [N28YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28YK): [G & C Cj6 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/G%20%26%20C%20CJ6%20LLC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), S/N 3532023, First renewal notice
- [N3210G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3210G): [Hill Megan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILL%20MEGAN), [Spring Hill, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Spring%20Hill), built 1975, S/N 3151207
- [N39YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39YK): [Colvin Buster](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLVIN%20BUSTER), [Big Cabin, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Big%20Cabin), built 1975, S/N 2751239
- [N400YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N400YK): [Kflyin LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KFLYIN%20LLC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), S/N 2532078
- [N46YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46YK): built 1970, S/N 2751232
- [N5199Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5199Y): [American Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka), built 1968, S/N 2432002
- [N53HM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53HM): [Nanchang N53hm LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NANCHANG%20N53HM%20LLC), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), S/N 3051201
- [N56YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56YK): [Coen Rayce P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COEN%20RAYCE%20P), [Wiley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Wiley), S/N 3051202
- [N64YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64YK): [Daris James G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DARIS%20JAMES%20G), [Fitzwilliam, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Fitzwilliam), built 1969, S/N 2632035
- [N66YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66YK): [Ring Niel W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RING%20NIEL%20W), [Buhl, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Buhl), S/N 2632034
- [N701WL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N701WL): [Sweeney James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWEENEY%20JAMES%20A), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1975, S/N 3051215

## 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 WPR17FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA091), Apr 27, 2017: Nanchang CJ6A (N192NG), Keene, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a descent into clouds.
- [NTSB CEN09FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA115), Jan 3, 2009: Nanchang China CJ-6 (N99YK), Justin, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on approach, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI95LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA257), Aug 2, 1995: Nanchang 18A (N46YK), Superior Twnshp, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's operation of the airplane with a known deficiency in the fuel selector, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector. A factor relating to the accident was: the fuel selector's…
- [NTSB FTW92FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA127), May 9, 1992: Nanchang YAK-18A (N3210R), Richmond, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY AND THE LOW ALTITUDE.

## FAA accident and incident reports (8)

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 20170427004489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170427004489A), Apr 27, 2017: Nanchang China YAK-18A (N192NG), Keene, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. While enroute from apv to ptv in a four plane formation flight, nearing tehachapi, CA, at approximately 7500? MSL, maintaining separation from an overcast to…
- [Accident 20090103016679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090103016679A), Jan 3, 2009: Yaklev YAK18A (N99YK), Justin, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) Forrest d. johnson was operating N99YK on a 14 CFR 91 pleasure flight in formation with 2 other aircraft. N99YK was the lead aircaft and the first to…
- [Incident 20080325013019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080325013019I), Mar 25, 2008: Yaklev YAK18A (N221YK), Sacramento, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Left hand landing gear side brace stud sheared and gear collapsed while taxiing away from run-up area. Minor damage to aircraft. No injuries. New side…
- [Incident 20060616015289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060616015289I), Jun 16, 2006: Yaklev YAK18A (N3210M), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft was cleared to land on rwy 15, upon landing the aircraft gear collapsed. Pilot did not know which gear collapsed first. There were no skid marks…
- [Incident 20030222007669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030222007669I), Feb 22, 2003: Yaklev YAK18A (N5199Y), Miami, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On February 22, 2003, at approximately 1520 local time, a YAK-18A landed long on runway 27, went through a fence at richards field (04FA). The pilot…
- [Accident 19950802021669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950802021669A), Aug 2, 1995: Yaklev YAK18A (N46YK), Superior Townsh, MI, Substantial damage. Lost fuel pressure and power. Gear folded in mud landing. Nosed over. Hard to use fuel selector not in detente. (-23) during forced landing following engine…
- [Incident 19940904025339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940904025339I), Sep 4, 1994: Yaklev YAK11 (N46YK), Niagara Falls, NY, Minor damage. Landed gear up.
- [Accident 19920509013889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920509013889A), May 9, 1992: Amtr YAK11 (N3210R), Fulshear, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Pullup after low pass began snap roll. Lost control crashed inverted. Ex soviet military. Pilot demostrating a roll

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Yakovlev YAK-18A](https://openairdocs.org/model/yakovlev-yak-18a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 9830121

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