# S C Aerostar S A YAK-52 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1140000 - Manufacturer (registry): S C AEROSTAR S A - Model: YAK-52 - 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: 26 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/s-c-aerostar-s-a-yak-52 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. ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB CE-13-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-17): Flight Controls; Restricted elevator control system. Issued Feb 28, 2013 ## Registered aircraft (26) - [N1139Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1139Q): [American Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka), built 1983, S/N 833713 - [N1139X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1139X): [Red Star Warbirds Llp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20STAR%20WARBIRDS%20LLP), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1984, S/N 844610 - [N1157D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1157D): [Ultralight Sport Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ULTRALIGHT%20SPORT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Union, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Union), built 1983, S/N 833910 - [N122GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N122GC): [N83993 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N83993%20LLC), [Cherry Hill, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Cherry%20Hill), built 1996, S/N 9611911 - [N124GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124GC): [Schrier Timothy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHRIER%20TIMOTHY), [Savage, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Savage), built 1996, S/N 9611909 - [N152JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N152JB): [Booker Daniel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOOKER%20DANIEL%20R), [Newaygo, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Newaygo), built 1981, S/N 811403 - [N152WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N152WS): [Ehgotz George P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EHGOTZ%20GEORGE%20P), [Mc Gregor, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mc%20Gregor), built 1984, S/N 844712 - [N207YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207YK): [Grifa Nathaniel Arick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFA%20NATHANIEL%20ARICK), [Waterloo, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Waterloo), built 1996, S/N 9611913 - [N25JN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25JN): [Huotari Leonard Joseph](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUOTARI%20LEONARD%20JOSEPH), [Lakeville, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Lakeville), S/N 833315 - [N30419](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30419): [Howard Matthew Wm](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWARD%20MATTHEW%20WM), [Louisville, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Louisville), built 1981, S/N 811114 - [N3043R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3043R): [Delgadillo Gabriel Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELGADILLO%20GABRIEL%20PATRICK), [Vancleave, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Vancleave), built 1983, S/N 833711 - [N4059G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4059G): [Sanker Paul M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANKER%20PAUL%20M), [Stow, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Stow), built 1984, S/N 844407 - [N444JA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N444JA): [Eastern Block Warbirds LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20BLOCK%20WARBIRDS%20LLC), [Batavia, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Batavia), built 1993, S/N 9311613 - [N5295X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5295X): [Hudson Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUDSON%20THOMAS), [Bessemer, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Bessemer), built 1995, S/N 9511814 - [N52PW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52PW): [Webb Jerry Phillip](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBB%20JERRY%20PHILLIP), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1983, S/N 833603 - [N52RU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52RU): [Tanner Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TANNER%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Cortez, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Cortez), built 1984, S/N 845012, First renewal notice - [N52YB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52YB): [Milchev Valentin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILCHEV%20VALENTIN), [New Hampton, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/New%20Hampton), built 1987, S/N 878105 - [N552BM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N552BM): [N522bm LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N522BM%20LLC), [Commerce City, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Commerce%20City), built 1991, S/N 9111402 - [N6203Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6203Y): [Yakadillo LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YAKADILLO%20LLC), [Dripping Springs, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dripping%20Springs), built 1985, S/N 855510 - [N624PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N624PT): [Red Star Aviators LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20STAR%20AVIATORS%20LLC), [Mobile, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Mobile), built 1985, S/N 855812 - [N6284Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6284Y): [Nord Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORD%20AVIATION%20INC), [Pembina, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Pembina), built 1981, S/N 811801 - [N669YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N669YK): [Acroholics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACROHOLICS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 844206 - [N777YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N777YK): [Ellison Mathew D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLISON%20MATHEW%20D), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), built 1996, S/N 9611915 - [N80979](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80979): [Owens Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OWENS%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [New Bern, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/New%20Bern), built 1986, S/N 867214 - [N84YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N84YK): [Hamel Stephen M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMEL%20STEPHEN%20M), [Hudson, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Hudson), built 1984, S/N 844611 - [N9900X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9900X): [Johnson Steve A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20STEVE%20A), [Leominster, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Leominster), built 1988, S/N 888509 ## NTSB investigations (5) 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 ERA23LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA198), Mar 22, 2023: S C Aerostar S A YAK-52 (N669YK), Toughkenamon, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines while on approach to land. - [NTSB ERA17LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA105), Feb 1, 2017: S C Aerostar S A YAK 52 (N624PT), St. Elmo, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the right main landing gear uplock actuator due to corrosion. - [NTSB ERA10FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA364), Jul 17, 2010: S.C. Aerostar Yak52 (N52MY), South Portland, ME, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency return to the airport following a total loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB CHI05CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA153), Jun 21, 2005: S C Aerostar S A YAK-52 (N962KY), Columbus, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The mechanic's inadequate installation of fuel lines, the obstruction of fuel lines, and the fuel starvation leading to the non-mechanical loss of engine power during approach and the unsuitable… - [NTSB LAX97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA035), Nov 1, 1996: Aerostar YAK 52 (N207YK), Fullerton, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: loss of engine power due to an undetermined internal carburetor malfunction. A factor relating to the accident was: the directions that were use for reassembly of the aircraft were written only in… ## FAA accident and incident reports (17) 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 20230322003159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230322003159A), Mar 22, 2023: S C Aerostar S A YAK-52 (N669YK), Toughkenamon, PA, Substantial damage. While approaching to land on runway 24 the aircraft was approximately 30' AGL 1700' from the runway and struck powerlines along a road perpendicular to the… - [Incident 20230312002099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230312002099I), Mar 12, 2023: S C Aerostar S A YAK-52 (N122GC), Medford, NJ, Minor damage. After landing on runway 1 the pilot proceeded to the taxiway and experienced a complete loss of braking performance which affected the airplane's steering… - [Accident 20170201000129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170201000129A), Feb 1, 2017: S C Aerostar S A YAK-52 (N624PT), St Elmo, AL, Substantial damage. On 2/1/17 at approximately 1715HRS the aircraft departed runway 24 at St Elmo, AL (2R5) and made a left turn at 1500 ft. the system air pressure dropped to 1.5… - [Accident 20100717039119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100717039119A), Jul 17, 2010: S C Aerosta YAK-52 (N52MY), South Portland, ME, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On July 17, 2010 at 1527 LCL a YAK-52, N52MY collided into the ground and came to rest in the inteersection of main mall road and western avenue, South… - [Incident 20080706847219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080706847219I), Jul 6, 2008: Yaklev YAK52 (N777YK), Middleton, WI, Minor damage. (-23) Upon entering the traffic pattern for runway 28, at C29, the pilot stated that he ran all mental checklists and thought he had placed the gear handle in… - [Incident 20070314004799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070314004799I), Mar 14, 2007: Yaklev YAK52 (N52YB), Nashua, NH, Minor damage. (-23) On March 14, 2007, at 0958 eastern daylight time, a YAK-52, N52YB, received minor damage when the aircraft landed on runway 14 without the landing gear… - [Incident 20070128001489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070128001489I), Jan 28, 2007: Yaklev YAK52 (N9900X), Orange, MA, Minor damage. (-23) While on approach to landing at Orange Municipal Airport (kore), the pilot [privacy data omitted] entered a left downwind for landing on runway 32. When… - [Incident 20051226033139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051226033139I), Dec 26, 2005: Yaklev YAK52 (N6203Y), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. (-23) Taxiing from east to west on north ramp of Isla Grande Airport, left the main air valve closed. This aircraft has a pneumatic brake system. While in… - [Incident 20051110026749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051110026749I), Nov 10, 2005: Yaklev YAK52 (N1139X), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated that during landing roll she moved the gear handle, instead of the flap handle, half way up and heard the air release and immediately moved… - [Accident 20050622014089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050622014089A), Jun 22, 2005: Yaklev YAK52 (N962KY), Columbus, NE, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 22, 2005, at approximately 1550 while in the traffic pattern at Columbus Municipal Airport, YAK-52, N962KY experienced a loss of engine power.… - [Incident 20041025033279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041025033279I), Oct 25, 2004: Yaklev YAK52 (N6203Y), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. (-23) On 10/25/2004 at 1733 UTC pilot in command of N6203Y reported left main gear did not come down 3 miles final. Pilot circled 3 times in the pattern in… - [Incident 20011015029499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011015029499I), Oct 15, 2001: Yaklev YAK52 (N52YB), Taunton, MA, Minor damage. (-23) When the aircraft landed on runway 30 at Taunton airport it came to rest with nose gear folded back and not in the uplock. The main gear were both folded… - [Incident 20010328004379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010328004379I), Mar 28, 2001: Yaklev YAK52 (N52YB), Taunton, MA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was flying a YAK-52, N52YB, stated that she put the gear down on down wind abeam of runway 30 at Taunton airport. Of final approach to runway 30,… - [Incident 19990424023219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990424023219I), Apr 24, 1999: Yaklev YAK52 (N52EK), Somerville, NJ, Minor damage. (-23) Nose gear collapsed after rolling approx. 200 feet on landing. - [Incident 19970511017139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970511017139I), May 11, 1997: Yaklev YAK52 (N52EK), Youngstown, OH, Minor damage. N 52EK (experimental exhibition) landed runway 23. Nose gear vibrated and collapsed after touching runway. Inspection found tire flat. M or d to be filed by… - [Accident 19961101034669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961101034669A), Nov 1, 1996: Yaklev YAK52 (N207YK), Fullerton, CA, Substantial damage. Lost power on liftoff. Struck building, airport fence landing. Defective carburetor installation by assembly mechs. - [Incident 19820929068089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820929068089I), Sep 29, 1982: Cessna T210* (N6284Y), Cumberland, MD, Minor damage. Mistook a taxiway for a ditch on turning off runway after a night landing. Barrier and signs put up. ## Service difficulty reports (4) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2023FA0000150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000150), Mar 12, 2023: CABLE. FRACTURED. DURING TAXI, PILOT SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AFTER FRONT STICK BRAKE CABLE FRACTURED. THERE WAS NO NOTED PRE-IMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD HAV - [SDR U8SR2014100800592](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U8SR2014100800592), Sep 17, 2014: TIRE. OUT OF ROUND. UNABLE TO GET RT MAIN GEAR DOWN, FOLLOWED BY A GEAR UP LANDING. TIRE INSTALLED DAY BEFORE FLIGHT. TIRE OUT OF ROUND AND CIRCUMFERENCE TO LARGE TO EXIT WHEEL WEL - [SDR 20000626SH019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000626SH019), May 29, 2000: VALVE. INOPERATIVE. BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED WHILE TAXIING FROM HANGAR TO RAMP. FOUND ''REDUCING VALVE'' DEFECTIVE. (REF: BLK NR 5). (X) - [SDR AU980046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980046), Jan 9, 1998: CONNECTING ROD. BROKEN. (AUS) ENGINE MASTER CONNECTING ROD FAILED. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Yakovlev YAK 52](https://openairdocs.org/model/yakovlev-yak-52): 118 registered aircraft, registry code 9830220 - [Aerostar S A YAK-52](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerostar-s-a-yak-52): 17 registered aircraft, registry code 1140003 - [I A Bacau YAK-52](https://openairdocs.org/model/i-a-bacau-yak-52): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056242R - [I R AV Bacau YAK-52](https://openairdocs.org/model/i-r-av-bacau-yak-52): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056155T --- 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.