N2504U

Substantial
Serious

YAKOVLEV YAK-52S/N: 87-8012

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 17, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA129
Location
Mesa, AZ
Event ID
20230320106913
Coordinates
33.460000, -111.730000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot of the Ryan Navion’s failure to maintain visual sight of and clearance from another airplane during a formation flight, which resulted in a mid-air collision.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
YAKOVLEV
Serial Number
87-8012
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
YAK-52YK52
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
YAK 52

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MANSFIELD HELIFLIGHT INC
Address
159 CATAMOUNT DR
City
MILTON
State / Zip Code
VT 05468-3284
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA129