Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 59 Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF airframes on record (built 1985–1997), 46 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Classic Aircraft Corp WACO YMF accidents
The biplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing, which included the failure to perform S-turns to compensate for limited forward visibility.
The pilot's loss of directional control after landing for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while applying wheel brakes during landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.
The pilot did not ensure that there was sufficient fuel aboard the airplane before initiating the flight, which resulted in temporary fuel starvation and an interruption in engine power during maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue with the ditching after engine power was restored.
The certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground-loop. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's loss of directional control.