How many accidents has the Waco YMF had?

The NTSB has recorded 25 events involving the Waco YMF: 0 fatal, 4 serious, 5 minor injuries, and 16 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Waco YMF a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Waco YMF has 25 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Waco YMF Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 25 events recorded from 1986 to 2021.

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Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jun 13, 2020	Ghent, NY	N323TX	Incident	substantial	A loss of directional control on takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
Jun 22, 2019	Bar Harbor, ME	N63WC	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure for undetermined reasons.
Dec 25, 2015	Fullerton, CA	N99Y	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Mar 30, 2013	Thermal, CA	N14080	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind.
Dec 28, 2005	Lihue, HI	N572TB	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft on landing.
Oct 02, 2005	Kensington, NH	N89B	Incident	substantial	An overload fracture of the right main landing gear during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Jul 05, 2004	Lansing, IL	N620CR	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind and the ditch were contributin… The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind and the ditch were contributing factors.
Sep 07, 2003	Taos, NM	N455RT	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in the subsequent ground loop/swerve and impact with the ditch.
Jan 21, 1999	EDMOND, OK	N19Y	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed and his failure to abort the landing. Factors were the pilot's exc… The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed and his failure to abort the landing. Factors were the pilot's excessive braking and the short, grass runway.
Jul 28, 1997	LAKE BUENA VIST, FL	N14128	Incident	substantial	failure of maintenance personnel to follow installation procedures pertaining to the torque of the propeller retention nut, which resulted in a loose … failure 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 suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.
Jun 14, 1997	LONGVILLE, MN	N820MM	Incident	substantial	failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition and the ditch.
Jun 08, 1997	OCEAN CITY, MD	N34SK	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were the lack of recen… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were the lack of recent experience in the airplane, and gusty wind conditions.
Oct 24, 1996	PUNTA GORDA, FL	N723SR	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper flare during touchdown.
Nov 02, 1993	VALPARAISO, IN	N369DP	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS WHILE LANDING IN A GUSTY CROSSWIND. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE THE GUSTY CROSSWI… THE 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.
Apr 23, 1989	LANSING, MI	N455RT	Incident	substantial	PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, AND HIS EXCESSIVE BRAKE APPLICATION AS THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, WHIC… PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, AND HIS EXCESSIVE BRAKE APPLICATION AS THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRCRAFT NOSING OVER. THE PILOT'S INEXPERIENCE IN TAILDRAGGER AIRCRAFT, AND THE INADEQUATE SUPERVISION ON THE PART OF THE CHECK PILOT WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Oct 15, 1986	KEY WEST, FL	N99Y	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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