N6868Y — Aerostar S A YAK-52
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N6868Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 800606
- Manufacturer
- Aerostar S A
- Model
- YAK-52
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Ama/expr Unknown Eng
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude, which resulted in insufficient clearance from the water to conduct a recovery. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s extended landing gear, which resulted in a degradation of the airplane's performance.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Aerostar S A YAK-52).
- Nov 29, 2010deregistered — Hopkin Don T
Frequently asked
- Has N6868Y been in an accident?
- Yes. N6868Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
- What kind of aircraft is N6868Y?
- N6868Y is an Aerostar S A YAK-52 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 800606.
- Has N6868Y been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N6868Y (ERA10LA266) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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