Waco YMF

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 9600411

Manufacturer (registry)
WACO
Model
YMF
Registry code
9600411
Registered
14 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
3
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSATC 542
Holder
The Waco Aircraft Company

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Aircraft by year built · 21

1934Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 21 aircraft
193410
19351
19441
19511
19863
19882
19891
19972

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9600411'))
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Registered aircraft · 14

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STCs approved for this model · 76

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = 'YMF')
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NTSB investigations · 9

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

NTSB CEN19LA204Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWaco YMF-5C · Bar Harbor, MEA total loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure for undetermined reasons.Jun 22, 2019 · N63WC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco YMF · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Dec 25, 2015 · N99Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF-5 · Sedona, AZThe failure and separation of the propeller for undetermined reasons.Nov 8, 1997 · N369DP · DestroyedNTSB MIA97LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF5 · Lake Buena Vist, FLfailure of maintenance personnel to follow installation procedures pertaining to the torque of the propeller retention nut, which resulted in a loose propeller retention nut, subsequent fatigue failure of the crankshaft, and loss of engine power. The lack of…Jul 28, 1997 · N14128 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco WMF-5 · Kissimmee, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane after applying the brakes. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with this make and model airplane.Jan 1, 1997 · N14128 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF-5 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing in a gusty crosswind. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in this type airplane.Nov 2, 1993 · N369DP · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF · Key West, FLThe inability of the plt to maintain control after encountering his own wake turbulence at a low altitude during a steep turning maneuver.Feb 3, 1989 · N99Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic YMF-5 · Key West, FLWhile turning the acft around at the operator's establishment after completing a sightseeing flt, the lower left wing collided with a vehicle.Jul 13, 1988 · N99Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA87LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF · Key West, FLThe acft nosed over during landing roll. The professional plt stated that he was certain the brakes were off prior to takeoff and that he was sure he was not 'riding' the braked on landing. The plt stated that he thought the parking brake may have come on…Oct 15, 1986 · N99Y · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('9600411')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 14

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20190622007799AWaco YMF · Bar Harbor, MEApproximately 15 minutes into the flight, at 1900 feet MSL, the pilot and both passengers heard a loud bang followed by the engine quitting. The pilot contacted Bar Harbor UNICOM the aircraft was going down due to engine failure. Upon wheel contact with the…Jun 22, 2019 · N63WC · Substantial damageIncident 20170602013149IWaco YMF · Bar Harbor, MEIt was the second flight of the day. One passenger on board. Pilot was landing runway 22 at bhb, the winds were variable between 240 and 270 between 5 and 7 kt. Pilot stated that: on touchdown on 22, the tail went up and the pilot corrected for cross-wind to…Jun 2, 2017 · N63WC · Minor damageAccident 20151225023259AWaco YMF · Fullerton, CAAfter touchdown and during rollout after a normal approach to runway 24 at Fullerton airport in gusty wind conditions, the aircraft, N99Y, entered a ground loop condition, veered to the right causing the left lower wing tip to contact the runway. Pilot was…Dec 25, 2015 · N99Y · Substantial damageIncident 20050328005719IWaco YMF · Gainesville, FL(-23) After landing and during taxi wind gust lifted wing of a/c and tipped it up on its nose, destroying the propeller.Mar 28, 2005 · N23JL · Minor damageAccident 19971108032649AWaco YMF · Sedona, AZSightseeing flight. Prop assembly seperated. Crash landed. (From .4) the pilot reported that during the preflight inspection, he examined the propeller while pulling the engine through each cyclinder and found no discrepancies. The aircraft was about 7…Nov 8, 1997 · N369DP · DestroyedAccident 19970728023559AWaco YMF · Lake Buena Vist, FLEngine quit at cruise. Landed short field had to ground loop. Damaged tail broken crankshaft. Repair not legal. (-23) attachment - 1 page FAA airworthiness inspector peter strunk report of findings. During landing the left horizontal stabilizer and elevator…Jul 28, 1997 · N14128 · Substantial damageAccident 19970101000039AWaco YMF · Kissimmee, FLVeered off runway on landing roll. Nosed over. Blamed brakes. No problem found. Lacked checkout. One hr in type.Jan 1, 1997 · N14128 · Substantial damageIncident 19950810028719IWaco YMF · Orlando, FLLoosing oil and rough engine. Shut down engine. Landed in field. NR7 cylinder studs broke.Aug 10, 1995 · N14128 · Minor damageAccident 19931102042079AWaco YMF · Valparaiso, INLost direction control landing tailwheel type. Ground looped and flipped over. Minimum flying time in type.Nov 2, 1993 · N369DP · Substantial damageIncident 19930714026779IWaco YMF · Orlando, FLEngine quit in flight. Forced landing in a field. Pilot engaged in passenger revenue flight.Jul 14, 1993 · N14128 · Minor damageIncident 19920109002859IWaco YMF · Kahului, HIPilot struck a fuel truck while taxiing from hangar to fuel pit.Jan 9, 1992 · N33KD · Minor damageAccident 19890203002519AWaco YMF · Key West, FLDuring tight low altitude turns, over water to spot fish, lost control hit water inverted.Feb 3, 1989 · N99Y · Substantial damageAccident 19880713027949AWaco YMF · Key West, FLCollided with a vehicle while turning around at operators establishment after landing. Sustained substantial damageJul 13, 1988 · N99Y · Substantial damageAccident 19861015048809AWaco YMF · Key West, FLThe aircraft flipped over on landing rollout. The cause for the occurrence is undetermined. Suspect parking brake.Oct 15, 1986 · N99Y · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 13

SDR 2012FA0000686Nut · looseMANY CYLINDER HOLD DOWN NUTS WERE LOOSE ON INSPECTION OF TORQUE OF THOSE NUTS. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURING ANNUALLY. MFG IS USING A NYLON TYPE SELF LOCKING NUTS TO HOLD DOWN THE CYLINDERS. MOST ENGINE MFG DO NOT USE NYLON NUTS ON THE ENGINE AT ALL LET ALONE THE Oct 10, 2012 · N23JL · Waco YMF · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2010FA0000664Fitting · brokenHORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL STABILIZER FLYING WIRE TIE ROD BROKEN.Jun 30, 2010 · N63WC · Waco YMF · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 2002FA0001353Pulley · wornELEVATOR PULLEYS 20 PERCENT WORN.Nov 1, 2002 · N43064 · Waco YMF · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2002FA0001352Pulley · wornELEVATOR PULLEYS WORN.Sep 1, 2002 · N96T · Waco YMF · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2002FA0001351Pulley · wornTHE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON TAKEOFF ROLL, FORWARD PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO BRING THE TAIL UP, AT THAT POINT THE CONTROL CABLE BROKE. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE OTHER CONTROL CABLE WAS 50 PERCENT WORN. IT APPEARED THAT THE PULLEYS COULD BE CAUSING THE PROJun 16, 2002 · N53WC · Waco YMF · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000163Stud · brokenFOUND BROKEN CYLINDER BASE STUD ON NR 4 CYLINDER. AFTER REMOVING BROKEN STUD, FOUND TWO OTHERS BENT, SENT STUDS FOR EVALUATION TO SEE IF THEY MET DESIGN INTENT. THE STUDS DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.Aug 3, 2001 · N53WC · Waco YMF · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU000718Stiffener · broken(AUS) RUDDER LOWER STIFFENER RUSTED AND SEPARATED FROM LOWER RUDDER BOW. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED CAUSED BY TRAPPED WATER. (X)Sep 1, 2000 · Waco YMF · Rudder StructureSDR 20000724SH020Hinge · brokenFOUND ON ANNUAL INSPECTION, LOWER RUDDER HINGE BROKEN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PART TT: 275.9 HOURS. (X)Jul 6, 2000 · N90B · Waco YMF · Rudder StructureSDR AU990440Exhaust Valve · damaged(AUS) EXHAUST VALVES ON ALL CYLINDERS WERE BADLY DEFORMED ON THE VALVE STEM TIPS. INVESTIGATION FOUND ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE TIPS OF THE INLET VALVES.May 7, 1999 · Waco YMF · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU980470Blade · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER HAD SPLITS DEVELOPING AFT OF THE METAL LEADING EDGE AND BETWEEN LAMINATION MIDWAY ALONG THE CENTER OF BLADE. FINE CRACKS WERE ALSO FOUND IN THE LEADING METAL SHEATH AT RADIUS OF STRESS RELIEVING POINTS.Apr 25, 1998 · Waco YMF · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX3786Retain Nut · failedAIRCRAFT ACCIDENT IN WHICH PROPELLER SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT. SUSPECT CAUSE: RETAINING NUT FAILURE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDATION: RETAINING NUT BE REPLACED AT SPECIFIC INTERVALS. RETAINING NUT BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO EACH PROPELLER INSTALLATION.Jul 16, 1997 · N553T · Waco YMF · Propeller AssemblySDR 95ZZZX4553Stud · failedFOLLOWING OVERHAUL, ENGINE WAS PUT IN SERVICE. AT 593 HOURS, CHANGED OUT THE NR 5 CYLINDER AND FOUND NOTHING THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN ALARMING OR INDICATIVE OF WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN. AT 680 HOURS SMOH, THE NR 7 CYLINDER BROKE ALL THE HOLD-DOWN STUDS, LIFTED .50 INCHAug 29, 1995 · N14128 · Waco YMF · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 95ZZZX2743Jackscrew · jammedHORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM JAMMED IN-FLIGHT. AFTER LANDING, TRIM WAS INSPECTED. TRIM JACKSCREW WAS JAMMED IN THE BALL (PN 9159). REASON FOR THIS COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. JACKSCREW WAS LUBRICATED AND FUCNTIONALLY CHECKED.May 22, 1995 · N820MM · Waco YMF · Stabilizer Control System
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The same model under other registry codes

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  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
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