# Yakovlev YAK 52 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 9830220 - Manufacturer (registry): YAKOVLEV - Model: YAK 52 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 118 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/yakovlev-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. ## Registered aircraft (118, first 50) - [N102YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102YK): [Honan John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HONAN%20JOHN%20A), [Lincroft, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Lincroft), built 1991, S/N 9111309 - [N103YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103YK): [Lucas John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUCAS%20JOHN%20W), [Henryville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Henryville), built 1981, S/N 811506 - [N104YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104YK): [Bales Philip](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALES%20PHILIP), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), built 1981, S/N 811805 - [N107GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107GC): [Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HISTORIC%20AIRCRAFT%20RESTORATION%20MUSEUM), [Saint Louis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Saint%20Louis), built 1983, S/N 833800 - [N107YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107YK): [Dalton Gary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DALTON%20GARY), [Belton, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Belton), built 1981, S/N 811306 - [N108GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108GC): [Curry Arnold J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CURRY%20ARNOLD%20J), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1984, S/N 844710 - [N108YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108YK): [Airhart Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRHART%20MICHAEL%20D), [Justin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Justin), built 1982, S/N 822114 - [N109YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109YK): [Gilbert William O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILBERT%20WILLIAM%20O), [La Quinta, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/La%20Quinta), built 1981, S/N 811510 - [N1106P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1106P): [Hopland Steven R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOPLAND%20STEVEN%20R), [Johnson City, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Johnson%20City), built 1984, S/N 844411 - [N110YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110YK): [Petri David S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETRI%20DAVID%20S), [Peyton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Peyton), built 1983, S/N 833008 - [N111GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111GC): [Simmons Brandon M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMONS%20BRANDON%20M), [Sylacauga, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Sylacauga), S/N 877815 - [N113YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113YK): [Vancott Dirk Alan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANCOTT%20DIRK%20ALAN), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1991, S/N 9111114 - [N120NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120NS): [Miller Raymond M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20RAYMOND%20M), [Darlington, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Darlington), built 1985, S/N 855405 - [N152CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N152CM): [Willoughby Pete A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLOUGHBY%20PETE%20A), [Hendersonville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hendersonville), built 1986, S/N 866715 - [N152RK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N152RK): [Ricky Bs Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICKY%20BS%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1982, S/N 822902 - [N152RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N152RS): [Anderson Kreg J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20KREG%20J), [Alexandria, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Alexandria), built 1985, S/N 855711 - [N152YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N152YK): [Martin Guy E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20GUY%20E), [Thousand Oaks, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Thousand%20Oaks), built 1995, S/N 9511815 - [N15YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15YK): [Tucker Brandon J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUCKER%20BRANDON%20J), [Poway, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Poway), built 1993, S/N 9311702 - [N192YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N192YK): [Ober John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBER%20JOHN%20A), [Candor, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Candor), built 1990, S/N 9011008 - [N203AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N203AS): [Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HISTORIC%20AIRCRAFT%20RESTORATION%20MUSEUM), [Saint Louis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Saint%20Louis), built 1986, S/N 867207 - [N2045Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2045Q): [Box Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOX%20AVIATION%20INC), [Montgomery, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Montgomery), built 1986, S/N 866809 - [N208YA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N208YA): [Air Care Systems Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20CARE%20SYSTEMS%20INC), [Lamar, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Lamar), built 1989, S/N 8910009 - [N209YA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N209YA): [Eckebrecht Jenna](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECKEBRECHT%20JENNA), [New River, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/New%20River), built 1987, S/N 878009 - [N211YA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211YA): [Reiley Hunter W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REILEY%20HUNTER%20W), [Harlingen, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Harlingen), built 1986, S/N 866713 - [N21CY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21CY): [Ogre Aire LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OGRE%20AIRE%20LLC), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), S/N 822010 - [N21YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21YK): [Jaeger Wendell R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAEGER%20WENDELL%20R), [Wausau, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Wausau), S/N 9211609/01 - [N220JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220JC): [Cook James C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOK%20JAMES%20C), [Auburn, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Auburn), S/N 822713 - [N22154](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22154): [Kodiak Cash Systems Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KODIAK%20CASH%20SYSTEMS%20INC), [Granger, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Granger), built 1989, S/N 899414 - [N2236Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2236Y): [Red Rock Warbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20ROCK%20WARBIRDS%20INC), [Pleasant View, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Pleasant%20View), built 1983, S/N 833809 - [N2255C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2255C): [Walker Steven C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20STEVEN%20C), [Lake Havasu City, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Lake%20Havasu%20City), built 1985, S/N 855605 - [N2327Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2327Y): [Medore Douglas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEDORE%20DOUGLAS%20A), [Romoland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Romoland), built 1988, S/N 888704 - [N23358](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23358): [Valiair Limited Company Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LIMITED%20COMPANY%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1983, S/N 833107 - [N2411Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2411Z): [Gnarly Gnat LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GNARLY%20GNAT%20LLC), [Friendswood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Friendswood), built 1981, S/N 821911 - [N24YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24YK): [Air Care Systems Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20CARE%20SYSTEMS%20INC), [Lamar, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Lamar), S/N 855810 - [N2504U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2504U): [Mansfield Heliflight Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANSFIELD%20HELIFLIGHT%20INC), [Milton, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Milton), built 1987, S/N 878012 - [N2505D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2505D): [Zero Five Delta LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZERO%20FIVE%20DELTA%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 866610 - [N288Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N288Y): [Novinger Scott C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOVINGER%20SCOTT%20C), [Waynesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Waynesville), S/N 888714 - [N3062C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3062C): [Yakity Yak Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YAKITY%20YAK%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Miami Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami%20Beach), S/N 855912 - [N306GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N306GS): [Brooke Ash Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROOKE%20ASH%20INC), [Waxahachie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waxahachie), built 1986, S/N 866613 - [N30HT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30HT): [Botbol Sacha A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOTBOL%20SACHA%20A), [New Paltz, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20Paltz), built 1989, S/N 9010405 - [N31525](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31525): [Malousek Andrew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MALOUSEK%20ANDREW%20J), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), built 1984, S/N 844112 - [N32YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32YK): [Haven Lee R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAVEN%20LEE%20R), [Greenleaf, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Greenleaf), built 1986, S/N 866907 - [N33YK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33YK): [Mcmillan R Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMILLAN%20R%20SCOTT), [Evergreen, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Evergreen), built 1990, S/N 9010910 - [N360Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N360Y): [Dufreche David S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUFRECHE%20DAVID%20S), [Sanger, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sanger), built 1989, S/N 899313 - [N4040S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4040S): [Donaldson Bros Flying Circus LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DONALDSON%20BROS%20FLYING%20CIRCUS%20LLC), [Spencer, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Spencer), built 1982, S/N 822205 - [N4040Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4040Y): [Grand Haven Aviation Services](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAND%20HAVEN%20AVIATION%20SERVICES), [Spring Lake, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Spring%20Lake), built 1983, S/N 833213 - [N41102](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41102): [Flyskywrd Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYSKYWRD%20AVIATION%20INC), [Kennesaw, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Kennesaw), built 1986, S/N 866508 - [N4433P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4433P): [Vogt Jeffrey D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOGT%20JEFFREY%20D), [Pleasant Grove, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pleasant%20Grove), S/N 878201 - [N4434U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4434U): S/N 889011 - [N4435T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4435T): [Penning Steven G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENNING%20STEVEN%20G), [Windsor, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Windsor), built 1984, S/N 844810 All 118: https://openairdocs.org/model/yakovlev-yak-52/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (27) 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 WPR24FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA309), Sep 22, 2024: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N5287), Lancaster, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The CJ-6A pilot’s failure to maintain separation and the Yak pilot’s failure to monitor the other airplane during a detachment, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB WPR23LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA129), Mar 17, 2023: Yakovlev YAK-52 (N2504U), Mesa, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot of the Ryan Navion’s failure to maintain visual sight of and clearance from another airplane during a formation flight, which resulted in a mid-air collision. - [NTSB CEN20LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA168), May 2, 2020: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N27YK), Palmyra, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver. - [NTSB ERA20LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA045), Nov 30, 2019: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N52CY), Wrightsville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in an forced off-airport landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA540), Aug 25, 2018: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N3042W), East Stroudsburg, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA18CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA284), May 5, 2018: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N81FS), Bayou La Batre, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper planning for landing on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB WPR18LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA127), Apr 26, 2018: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N2YK), Hillsboro, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have… - [NTSB WPR17LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA094), Apr 29, 2017: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N132MD), Porterville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to contaminants in the fuel system that decreased the fuel flow, the source of which could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN15FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA240), May 25, 2015: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N124FS), Syracuse, KS, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall . - [NTSB ERA12FA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA565), Sep 16, 2012: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N2207X), Brownsboro, AL, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control while performing a low-level aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN12LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA374), Jun 14, 2012: Yakovlev Yak-52 (N76YK), Loveland, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent closure of the pneumatic system valve, which resulted in the nose landing gear not fully extending before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reliance on the… - [NTSB WPR10FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA131), Feb 8, 2010: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N52VY), Redlands, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and altitude sufficient to recover from a low-level aerobatic maneuver. - [NTSB SEA08LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA120), May 2, 2008: Yakovlev Yak 52 (N62813), Vancouver, WA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed sufficient to avoid a stall during a low altitude aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot initiated the… - [NTSB CHI07FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA286), Sep 3, 2007: Yakovlev Yak 52 (N212YA), Lake-in-Hills, IL, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The airplane descended and impacted terrain during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft, uphill terrain. - [NTSB DFW05LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA187), Jul 23, 2005: Yakovlev Yak 52 (N2331C), Claremore, OK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed while executing a low altitude aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while inverted. A factor was the low altitude. - [NTSB DEN03FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA034), Jan 16, 2003: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N2256J), Midway, UT, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The malfunction of the elevator control as a result of a jammed elevator control bell crank, rendering control of the airplane impossible. A contributing factor was the foreign object (nut) damage. - [NTSB FTW02LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA230), Aug 6, 2002: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N5C), Aledo, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics. A contributing factor was the performance of aerobatic maneuvers with low altitude. - [NTSB MIA02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA136), Jul 17, 2002: Yakovlev Yak 52 (N2183F), Parrish, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The in-flight failure of a carburetor/fuel line fitting, resulting in loss of engine power, a forced landing to unsuitable terrain, and a ground collision with a farm vehicle during the emergency… - [NTSB NYC02FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA138), Jul 13, 2002: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N69GC), Matawan, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive maneuvering and failure to maintain aircraft control, following a partial power loss during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in the… - [NTSB LAX02LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA202), Jun 18, 2002: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N644LL), Antioch, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of control while performing acrobatic maneuvers due to a screwdriver restricting elevator travel. A contributing factor was the airplane's fuselage not being sterile of foreign objects. - [NTSB NYC01LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA224), Sep 11, 2001: Yakovlev YAK-52 (N1189N), Washington, CT, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were the dark night, reduced visibility, and the pilot's decision to conduct VFR operations at night in adverse weather… - [NTSB SEA01LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA116), Jun 10, 2001: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N52BG), Custer, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors include an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB NYC01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA143), Jun 10, 2001: Yakovlev 52 (N114YK), Fredericksburg, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. - [NTSB IAD01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA004), Oct 15, 2000: Yakovlev 52 (N21CY), Berryville, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB CHI00LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA218), Jul 24, 2000: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N6223X), Mooresville, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the brakes not available to the pilot. Factors were the improperly serviced brake system, the improper adjustment of the brakes by maintenance personnel, the trees, and the pilot's decision not to… - [NTSB MIA96LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA074), Feb 2, 1996: Yakovlev YAK-52 (N77YK), Boynton Beach, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Pilot impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain while performing an aerobatic… - [NTSB CHI95DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95DCA01), Nov 29, 1994: Yakovlev YAK-52 (N2215C), Caruthersville, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The insufficient altitude (300 feet above the airport) at which an aerobatic maneuver was attempted by the pilot. ## FAA accident and incident reports (59, newest 50) 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 20241231018599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241231018599I), Dec 31, 2024: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N752YK), Reno, NV, Minor damage. Incident aircraft landed on rwy 17L and was instructed to turn right at lima, cross rwy 17R. While crossing 17R the pilot reported to the local controller that… - [Accident 20240922013442A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240922013442A), Sep 22, 2024: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N5287), Lancaster, CA, Substantial damage. On September 22, 2024, [privacy data omitted] (nanchang CJ6A), collided mid-air with [privacy data omitted], (Yakovlev yak 52). [privacy data omitted] Impacted… - [Incident 20210624008149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210624008149I), Jun 24, 2021: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N2208Z), Waianae, HI, Minor damage. On June 24, 2021, the PIC on aircraft N2208Z departed honolulu international airport (hnl) 0847 hours Hawaii standard time on a 14 CFR part 91 flight.… - [Incident 20210113002929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210113002929I), Jan 13, 2021: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N666EN), Crestview, FL, No damage. Pilot began to taxi from the ramp to the active runway. As the pilot applied brakes to slow down to follow another aircraft, the pilot learned that the braking… - [Accident 20200502007459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200502007459A), May 2, 2020: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N27YK), Palmyra, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Narrative: a witness stated he saw a blue low wing single engine airplane make a low pass down runway 18 at Zelmer airport in Palmyra, Illinois. After passing… - [Accident 20191130022269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191130022269A), Nov 30, 2019: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N52CY), Wrightsville, GA, Destroyed. On 11/30/2019, approximately 09:15 am eastern standard time (EST), aircraft N52CY a 1988 yakovley yak 52, aircraft, serial number 880006, made a visual flight… - [Incident 20190318001639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190318001639I), Mar 18, 2019: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N666EN), Springdale, AR, Minor damage. On March 18, 2018, at approximately 1630 CST, a yak 52 registration N666EN holding an experimental exhibitation airworthiness certificate, departed Springdale… - [Accident 20180825012329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180825012329A), Aug 25, 2018: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N3042W), East Stroudsbur, PA, Substantial damage. Propeller strikes on displaced threshold of runway at approach end of rwy 26. Propeller fragments found adjacent to prop strike marks on rwy. Larger propeller… - [Accident 20180505004689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180505004689A), May 5, 2018: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N81FS), Irvington, AL, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he landed and had limited braking action due to wet grass runway. Went into fence at the end of the runway with damage to right aileron.… - [Accident 20180426004109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180426004109A), Apr 26, 2018: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N2YK), Hillsboro, OR, Substantial damage. It was reported by witnesses that N2YK, a YAK-52, was possibly experiencing engine problems. The aircraft crashed in an orchard approximately 3.5 NM sw of the… - [Incident 20180323010029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180323010029I), Mar 23, 2018: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N58GC), Wuakegan, IL, Minor damage. N58GC, Yakovlev YAK52 gear up landing runway 5 at Waukegan airport, ugn. The aircraft went into the grass off the right side of runway 5. No damage to runway… - [Incident 20180314002499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180314002499I), Mar 14, 2018: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N152YK), Camarillo, CA, Minor damage. While landing at the conclusion of a maintenance test flight for a leaky landing gear pneumatic system, the pilot failed to notice that the nose landing gear… - [Accident 20170429024039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170429024039A), Apr 29, 2017: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N132MD), Porterville, CA, Substantial damage. While in cruise flight engine lost power. Arcraft decened and crashed into a vinyard 6 miles n/w ptv airport. - [Incident 20160714011959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160714011959I), Jul 14, 2016: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N30HT), Athens, GA, Minor damage. On July 14, 2016, approximately 1:30PM, at ben Epps airport Athens, Georgia a Yakovlev aircraft model 52 was taxing to runway 27 for take-off. Aircraft… - [Incident 20160523009162I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160523009162I), May 23, 2016: Yakovlev YAK-52 (N87YK), Louisville, KY, Substantial damage. N87YK taxied into rear of N9110M, at a slow speed, contacting the right wing of N87YK and the tail of N9110M. The resulting contact swung N87YK to the right… - [Incident 20150608011499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150608011499I), Jun 8, 2015: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N5979X), New Smyrna Beac, FL, Minor damage. The non rated passenger inadvertently moved the gear selector to the up position causing the right main gear to collapse while the aircraft was on the ground. - [Accident 20150525009239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150525009239A), May 25, 2015: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N124FS), Syracuse, KS, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. The aircraft was in flight southeast of Syracuse, KS. During flight, the pilot lost control and the aircraft impacted the ground approximately 3 miles… - [Incident 20150118001359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150118001359I), Jan 18, 2015: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N124YK), Torrance, CA, Minor damage. January 18, 2015 at approximatley 1200 hrs after lowering landing gear on approach to toa, pilot noticed the middle green light gear down indication was not… - [Accident 20120916019909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120916019909A), Sep 16, 2012: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N2207X), Brownsboro, AL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. During a fly-in event, the pilot completed a low level roll parallel to the runway, aircraft entered into an accelerated stall, experiencing a rapid altitude… - [Accident 20120614009669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120614009669A), Jun 14, 2012: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N76YK), Fort Collins, CO, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Landed his yak 52 N76YK on runway 15 at the Fort Collins - Loveland municipal airport June 14, 2012 at approximately 14:50 local. On the… - [Incident 20110514009179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110514009179I), May 14, 2011: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N6398Z), Galveston, TX, Minor damage. During a VFR local flight at Galveston Texas (kgls), at approx 1722 local time, the pilot was returning to gls. As he approached the airport, he was instructed… - [Accident 20100208027159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100208027159A), Feb 8, 2010: Yakovlev YAK 52 (N52VY), Redlands, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. N52VY, a YAK52, departed Redlands airport for the local aerobatic practice area. Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances in a wash .85 NM northeast of the… - [Accident 20080502836059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080502836059A), May 2, 2008: Yaklev YAK52 (N62813), Vancouver, WA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) Aircraft impacted the ground at approx 45 degree angle wings level. Aircraft was maneuvering at low altitude. - [Accident 20070903021819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070903021819A), Sep 3, 2007: Yaklev YAK52 (N212YA), Chicago/Lake I, IL, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. (-23) After departure from runway 26 at Lake In The Hills Airport (3CK), witnesses report the aircraft climbing to 50 feet, retracting the gear and continuing… - [Accident 20050723015249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050723015249A), Jul 23, 2005: Yaklev YAK52 (N2331C), Claremore, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On July 23, 2005 at approximately 1826 UTC, a yakovlev YAK-52, N2331C, was destroyed when it impacted terrain at the Claremore Regional Airport,… - [Incident 20040817022289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040817022289I), Aug 17, 2004: Yaklev YAK52 (N6223X), Brookneal, VA, Minor damage. (-23) After landing, pilot was on final portion of roll-out on runway, whe n he inadvertently retracted the gear instead of flaps. - [Incident 20040622022189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040622022189I), Jun 22, 2004: Yaklev YAK52 (N220JC), Georgetown, DE, Minor damage. (-23) At approximately 1030 EST on Tuesday 22 June 2004, pilot shot a visual approach to runway 22 at Georgetown (ged) de, on touch down roll the landing gear… - [Incident 20040416007519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040416007519I), Apr 16, 2004: Yaklev YAK52 (N52CY), Hollywood, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On 4/16/04 about 1840 local time, yak 52, N52CY, operated by chanock richka, certificate no. 261714720, as pilot-in-command, while landing, experienced… - [Incident 20030517011119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030517011119I), May 17, 2003: Yaklev YAK52 (N9102E), Payson, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot departed deervalley, AZ. In a flight of two aircraft and flew to Payson, AZ. The second aircraft was piloted by the pilot's son who took off from… - [Accident 20030116000779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030116000779A), Jan 16, 2003: Yaklev YAK52 (N2256J), Midway, UT, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On the morning of 01/16/03 retired airline edmund strauchen, part owner of N2256J departed the heber, Utah airport with his friend retired airline pilot… - [Accident 20020806021379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020806021379A), Aug 6, 2002: Yaklev YAK52 (N5C), Aledo, TX, No damage, 2 fatal. (-23) On August 6, 2002 at approximately 1715 central daylight time, a yakovlev, yak 52, experimental-exhibition airplane, N5C, struck terrain while… - [Accident 20020717019769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020717019769A), Jul 17, 2002: Yaklev YAK52 (N2183F), Duette, FL, No damage. (-23) Pilot departed F37 after refueling the aircraft. Ten minutes into the flight engine failure occurred. Pilot attempted a emergency landing on a dirt… - [Accident 20020713030379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020713030379A), Jul 13, 2002: Yaklev YAK52 (N69GC), Matawan, NY, Destroyed. (-23) Aircraft departed runway 270 at Marlboro, NJ (2N8) and attempted to return to the runway shortly after take-off. The aircraft was seen attempting to… - [Accident 20020618016139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020618016139A), Jun 18, 2002: Yaklev YAK52 (N644LL), Antioch, CA, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Witnesses saw the aircraft conducting low level aerobatics when it crashed. The aircraft impacted vertical. (.19) on June 18, 2002, at 1238 pacific… - [Incident 20020601023879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020601023879I), Jun 1, 2002: Yaklev YAK52 (N4117M), Denton, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On 06-01-2002 at 1100 (local) a yak 52, N4117M, owned by james a. gregg, [privacy data omitted] made a landing at Denton airport. After touch down the… - [Incident 20020324010669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020324010669I), Mar 24, 2002: Yaklev YAK52 (N888YK), Miami, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot refused to talk to the inspectors from the Miami FSDO or to give a statement. - [Accident 20010910024619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010910024619A), Sep 10, 2001: Yaklev YAK52 (N1189N), Washington, CT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) At 2023 hours September 10, 2001, an aircraft with registration number N1189N, yakovlev YAK-52, serial number 878208, was involved in a fatal aircraft… - [Incident 20010724021319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010724021319I), Jul 24, 2001: Yaklev YAK52 (N6209F), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. (-23) No narrative - [Accident 20010610028699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010610028699A), Jun 10, 2001: Yaklev YAK52 (N114YK), Fredericksburg, VA, Substantial damage. (.4) On June 10, 2001, about 1320 eastern daylight time, a yakovlev 52, N114YK, was substantially damaged while landing at the Shannon Airport, (ezf),… - [Accident 20010610015009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010610015009A), Jun 10, 2001: Yaklev YAK52 (N52BG), Custer, WA, No damage. (-23) Note: due to the configuration of the aircraft we were unable to det ermine the PIC. Total flight time and last regulatory check ride of both pilots is… - [Incident 20010527015809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010527015809I), May 27, 2001: Yaklev YAK52 (N644LL), Concord, CA, Minor damage. (-23) The PIC, raymond puddy, was in the rear cockpit giving instruction to the second pilot, paul wirkkala, seated in the front cockpit. The second ilot was… - [Incident 20001119041569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001119041569I), Nov 19, 2000: Yaklev YAK52 (N108GC), Angleton, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Nose gear collapse after landing - minor damage, no injuries. Pilot says he had touched down on his second full stop landing on runway 35 at the lbx… - [Accident 20001015043389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001015043389A), Oct 15, 2000: Yaklev YAK52 (N21CY), Berryville, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Upon landing the aircraft nose gear inter cylinder broke, causing the nose gear to dig into the grass runway and then flipping the aircraft onto the… - [Accident 20000723036779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000723036779A), Jul 23, 2000: Yaklev YAK52 (N6223X), Mooresville, IN, No damage. (-23) During first landing the brakes on the YAK-52 failed to fully engage and the pilot made a go-around. On the second landing the pilot used the tall grass… - [Incident 20000625034019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000625034019I), Jun 25, 2000: Yaklev YAK52 (N105YK), Moses Lake, WA. (-23)On Sunday, June 25, I was flying an experimental yak 52 N105YK, which is based here at cpa in Moses Lake. A thorough preflight was completed and no… - [Incident 20000529017529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000529017529I), May 29, 2000: Yaklev YAK52 (N208YA), Mesa, AZ, Minor damage. (-23)Pilot/owner moved his a/c out of "t" hanger, started the engine and began taxing for approx 75FT. When applied the r/h main whl brake without results in… - [Incident 19991231045289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991231045289I), Dec 31, 1999: Yaklev YAK52 (N79RR), Ogden, UT, Minor damage. (-23)On return to home base at Ogden I noticed that I did not have a down indicator light on the right main gear. After attempts to get a green light, I… - [Incident 19990531029739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990531029739I), May 31, 1999: Yaklev YAK52 (N21CY), Warrenton, VA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot made self induced gear up landing on runway 32 at W66. No apparent airframe damage, however the engine did stop when the prop struck the ground… - [Incident 19980721016769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980721016769I), Jul 21, 1998: Yaklev YAK52 (N151PA), Rockford, IL, Minor damage. On July 21, 1998, YAK-52 aircraft, N151PA, serial no. 855712, had a maintenance test flight for propeller balancing. After landing rollout, pilot released… - [Incident 19980513019439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980513019439I), May 13, 1998: Yaklev YAK52 (N520LE), Syracuse, NY. Reported flat tire landing. Taxied off runway. Removed and replaced tire per mechanic. All 59: https://openairdocs.org/model/yakovlev-yak-52/incidents.md ## 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. - [S C Aerostar S A YAK-52](https://openairdocs.org/model/s-c-aerostar-s-a-yak-52): 26 registered aircraft, registry code 1140000 - [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.