# FAA incident reports: Yakovlev YAK 52 A list on [Yakovlev YAK 52](https://openairdocs.org/model/yakovlev-yak-52.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 59 reports - [Incident 20241231018599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241231018599I.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Reno, NV · Dec 31, 2024 · N752YK · 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 their right main gear had collapsed. At 2122 rwy 17R was closed for the disabled ac. Tower rang the… - [Accident 20240922013442A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240922013442A.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Lancaster, CA · Sep 22, 2024 · N5287 · 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 the ground with 1 fatality the aircraft was distroyed on impact.[privacy data omitted] Made a safe… - [Incident 20210624008149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210624008149I.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Waianae, HI · Jun 24, 2021 · N2208Z · 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. Approximately 20 minutes into his flight, the pilot reported crossing the Waianae mountain range, climbed to… - [Incident 20210113002929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210113002929I.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Crestview, FL · Jan 13, 2021 · N666EN · 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 action did not occur. To avoid the aircraft ahead of him, the pilot purposely ran off of the… - [Accident 20200502007459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200502007459A.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Palmyra, IL · May 2, 2020 · N27YK · 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 the airport the airplane pitched up a few degrees starting a shallow climb out. The airplane began a… - [Accident 20191130022269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191130022269A.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Wrightsville, GA · Nov 30, 2019 · N52CY · 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 rules (VFR) flight originating from the waycross, GA airport (kays). The aircraft departed kays with… - [Incident 20190318001639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190318001639I.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Springdale, AR · Mar 18, 2019 · N666EN · Minor damage > On March 18, 2018, at approximately 1630 CST, a yak 52 registration N666EN holding an experimental exhibitation airworthiness certificate, departed Springdale ar (asg). Aircraft returned to sprindale ar (asg) landed runway 36, while taxing the left main gear… - [Accident 20180825012329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180825012329A.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · East Stroudsbur, PA · Aug 25, 2018 · N3042W · 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 fragments found approximately 1400 feet down the rwy. Aircraft landed with landing gear retracted,… - [Accident 20180505004689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180505004689A.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Irvington, AL · May 5, 2018 · N81FS · 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. Previous rain storm had moved through the area. - [Accident 20180426004109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180426004109A.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Hillsboro, OR · Apr 26, 2018 · N2YK · 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 Hillsboro Airport (khio), Hillsboro, Oregon. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the pilot… - [Incident 20180323010029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180323010029I.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Wuakegan, IL · Mar 23, 2018 · N58GC · 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 lighting. - [Incident 20180314002499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180314002499I.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Camarillo, CA · Mar 14, 2018 · N152YK · 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 was not fully extended in the down and locked position. After the flare, while lowering the nose, the… - [Accident 20170429024039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170429024039A.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Porterville, CA · Apr 29, 2017 · N132MD · 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.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Athens, GA · Jul 14, 2016 · N30HT · 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 experienced a loss of air pressure causing steering and brakes to be inoperative pilot was unable to stop… - [Incident 20160523009162I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160523009162I.md): Yakovlev YAK-52 · Louisville, KY · May 23, 2016 · N87YK · 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 making further contact between the prop of N87YK and the left aileron of N9110M. No injuries, no post… - [Incident 20150608011499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150608011499I.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · New Smyrna Beac, FL · Jun 8, 2015 · N5979X · 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.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Syracuse, KS · May 25, 2015 · N124FS · 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 southeast of Syracuse, KS (K3K3) airport. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot was fatally… - [Incident 20150118001359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150118001359I.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Torrance, CA · Jan 18, 2015 · N124YK · 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 illuminated. Pilot cycled the gear, but light remained out. Pilot asked passenger if he had 3 greens,… - [Accident 20120916019909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120916019909A.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Brownsboro, AL · Sep 16, 2012 · N2207X · 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 loss, aircraft impacted the ground and was destroyed in post impact fire, resulting in fatal injuries… - [Accident 20120614009669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120614009669A.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Fort Collins, CO · Jun 14, 2012 · N76YK · 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 landing role the nose gear collapsed damaging the fuel line and an engine fire ensued causing… - [Incident 20110514009179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110514009179I.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Galveston, TX · May 14, 2011 · N6398Z · 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 by tower ATC to fly an extended right base to runway 35. The pilot had the landing gear and flaps… - [Accident 20100208027159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100208027159A.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Redlands, CA · Feb 8, 2010 · N52VY · 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 airport at 081253PST. Two fatalities, aircraft destroyed. - [Accident 20080502836059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080502836059A.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Vancouver, WA · May 2, 2008 · N62813 · 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.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Chicago/Lake I, IL · Sep 3, 2007 · N212YA · 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 the takeoff at low level before starting to climb. At the runway departure end, the aircraft was… - [Accident 20050723015249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050723015249A.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Claremore, OK · Jul 23, 2005 · N2331C · 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, Claremore, OK. The commercial rated pilot was taking off from runway 17 as part of the wings over Oklahoma… - [Incident 20040817022289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040817022289I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Brookneal, VA · Aug 17, 2004 · N6223X · 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.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Georgetown, DE · Jun 22, 2004 · N220JC · 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 collapsed. The aircraft rolled (wheels are exposed) approximately 100 feet before stopping, the prop… - [Incident 20040416007519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040416007519I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Hollywood, FL · Apr 16, 2004 · N52CY · 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 gear collapse during touch down at Hollywood/North Perry Airport, Hollywood, Florida. The aircraft… - [Incident 20030517011119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030517011119I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Payson, AZ · May 17, 2003 · N9102E · 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 deervalley after yak N9102E took off. The aircraft flown by the pilot's son was faster and arrived at… - [Accident 20030116000779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030116000779A.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Midway, UT · Jan 16, 2003 · N2256J · 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 robert koch on board for a local flight. N2256J is a yak 52, which is registered to yak attach… - [Accident 20020806021379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020806021379A.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Aledo, TX · Aug 6, 2002 · N5C · 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 maneuvering near Aledo, Texas. The airplane, co-owned by the pilot and two other individuals, was operated… - [Accident 20020717019769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020717019769A.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Duette, FL · Jul 17, 2002 · N2183F · 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 road-on landing about 1500 feet from touchdown, aircraft struck a parked tractor. The right wing was… - [Accident 20020713030379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020713030379A.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Matawan, NY · Jul 13, 2002 · N69GC · 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 return 150 feet of the ground. Aircraft subsequently impacted the ground with two serious injuries to… - [Accident 20020618016139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020618016139A.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Antioch, CA · Jun 18, 2002 · N644LL · 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 daylight time, a yakolev yak 52 airplane, N644LL, was destroyed when it impacted the ground while… - [Incident 20020601023879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020601023879I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Denton, TX · Jun 1, 2002 · N4117M · 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 gear collapsed resulting in minor damage to the aircraft. No flight plan was filed and the weather was… - [Incident 20020324010669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020324010669I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Miami, FL · Mar 24, 2002 · N888YK · 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.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Washington, CT · Sep 10, 2001 · N1189N · 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 accident located in the woods within the town of Washington, Connecticut. The pilot was flying cross… - [Incident 20010724021319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010724021319I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Oshkosh, WI · Jul 24, 2001 · N6209F · Minor damage > (-23) No narrative - [Accident 20010610028699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010610028699A.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Fredericksburg, VA · Jun 10, 2001 · N114YK · 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), Fredericksburg, Virginia. The certificated commercial pilot and a pilot rated passenger were not injured.… - [Accident 20010610015009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010610015009A.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Custer, WA · Jun 10, 2001 · N52BG · 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 unavailable. On June 10, 2001, at approximately 12:20 local time, an experimental yakovlev yak 52… - [Incident 20010527015809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010527015809I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Concord, CA · May 27, 2001 · N644LL · 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 in control of the aircraft during the landing phase of flight. The PIC called for flaps and gear… - [Incident 20001119041569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001119041569I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Angleton, TX · Nov 19, 2000 · N108GC · 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 airport and was slowing down when the nose gear slowly retracted. The main gear remained extended until… - [Accident 20001015043389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001015043389A.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Berryville, WA · Oct 15, 2000 · N21CY · 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 fuselage. The inter or chrome cylinder appears to have been welded in the past at some point. Aircraft… - [Accident 20000723036779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000723036779A.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Mooresville, IN · Jul 23, 2000 · N6223X · 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 on the side of the runway to slow down the aircraft. The brakes still would not fully engage from… - [Incident 20000625034019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000625034019I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Moses Lake, WA · Jun 25, 2000 · N105YK > (-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 anomalies were found. A passenger and myself departed from runway 04 and were climbing through 300 ft.… - [Incident 20000529017529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000529017529I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Mesa, AZ · May 29, 2000 · N208YA · 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 order to make a r/h turn. The YAK-52 proceeded straight ahead. Application of l/h main whl brake did… - [Incident 19991231045289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991231045289I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Ogden, UT · Dec 31, 1999 · N79RR · 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 notified the tower of the problem and was cleared to make a slow fly by. The tower advised me that my… - [Incident 19990531029739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990531029739I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Warrenton, VA · May 31, 1999 · N21CY · 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 causing damage to the prop and possible damage to the engine. - [Incident 19980721016769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980721016769I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Rockford, IL · Jul 21, 1998 · N151PA · 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 brakes. At that time the main gear collapsed, with the nose gear remaining fully extended. An inspection… - [Incident 19980513019439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980513019439I.md): Yaklev YAK52 · Syracuse, NY · May 13, 1998 · N520LE > Reported flat tire landing. Taxied off runway. Removed and replaced tire per mechanic. 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