N17472 — 1937 Waco YKS-7
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N17472 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 4612
- Manufacturer
- Waco
- Model
- YKS-7
- Year
- 1937
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Jacobs L4 /R755-7
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Newport/signal Air Inc — Signal Hill, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and his improper brake usage during the landing roll in a crosswind condition.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1937 Waco YKS-7).
- Oct 29, 2009registered — Newport/signal Air Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N17472 been in an accident?
- Yes. N17472 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
- What kind of aircraft is N17472?
- N17472 is a 1937 Waco YKS-7 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4612.
- Who is N17472 registered to?
- N17472 is registered to Newport/signal Air Inc of Signal Hill, CA. Registration status: active.
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