N5940 — Yakovlev/yancey Robert F YAK-11

Aircraft record

Serial number

210

Manufacturer

Yakovlev/yancey Robert F

Model

YAK-11

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

P & W R-1830 Series

Registration

Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

1. ERA16FA269Jul 25, 2016West Mifflin, PAFatal · 1 fatal

   A malfunction of the electrical system, which resulted in an electrical fire in the right wing root of the airplane, which compromised the fuel system and resulted in ignition of fuel. Contributing to the accident was the routing of the electrical wiring near fuel system components. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was his failure to utilize the available fire-retardant suit.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Yakovlev/yancey Robert F YAK-11).

1. Jan 18, 2019deregistered — Yak Flight Lp

Frequently asked

Has N5940 been in an accident?

Yes. N5940 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N5940?

N5940 is a Yakovlev/yancey Robert F YAK-11 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 210.

Has N5940 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5940 (ERA16FA269) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.