Single-engine piston

N52KF

Sc Aerostar YAK-52W

Registered 1 NTSB/FAA record
Built
—
Serial
9111213
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Air Care Systems Inc (Corporation)
Based
Lamar, CO
Registration record

N52KF on the FAA register

Type
Sc Aerostar YAK-52W
Serial
9111213
Engines
Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG
Registered owner
Air Care Systems Inc
Lamar, CO
Certificate issued
2020-01-24
Airworthiness date
2001-08-15
Registration expires
2030-01-31
Airworthiness class
Experimental · exhibition
Mode S (hex)
A6877C
Mode S (octal)
51503574
Seats (type)
1
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2030-01-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2020-01-24
    Certificate of registration issued as N52KF.
  • 2017-09-23
    Accident at El Cajon, CA; damage: substantial.
  • 2001-08-15
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (experimental category (exhibition)).
Overview

About N52KF

N52KF is a Sc Aerostar YAK-52W, serial number 9111213. The FAA register lists Air Care Systems Inc as the registrant in Lamar, Colorado. The current certificate of registration was issued on January 24, 2020 and expires on January 31, 2030.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG engine and 1 seats. Its airworthiness certificate is experimental category (exhibition), dated August 15, 2001.

N52KF has 1 accident/incident record on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2017-09-23 Accident · El Cajon, CA Damage: Substantial NTSB · WPR17LA214
Reported aircraft: Sc Aerostar Yak 52W
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi after a reduction in braking performance and steering capabilities due to his failure to reopen the air supply valve after the nonstandard engine start.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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