Nanchang China YAK-18A — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 18 Nanchang China YAK-18A airframes on record (built 1965–1975), 12 currently registered. 2 have one or more NTSB accident records (2 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
18
Airframes
12
Registered
1965–1975
Years
2
NTSB records
Recent Nanchang China YAK-18A accidents
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a descent into clouds.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on approach, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control.