Has N38YK been in an accident?

Yes. N38YK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N38YK?

N38YK is a 1987 Yakovlev YAK-55M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 870203.

N38YK — 1987 Yakovlev YAK-55M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026

N38YK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 30, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 870203
Manufacturer: Yakovlev
Model: YAK-55M
Year: 1987
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Ama/expr Unknown Eng
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA034Oct 23, 2016Tracy, CANo injuries
The pilot’s unstabilized approach and delayed application of full throttle for a go-around, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1987 Yakovlev YAK-55M).

Feb 24, 2017deregistered — Kfir Alon

Frequently asked

Has N38YK been in an accident?: Yes. N38YK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N38YK?: N38YK is a 1987 Yakovlev YAK-55M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 870203.

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