Waco YKS-7

Historical safety data and incident record for the Waco YKS-7 aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.9/10

Total Incidents

3

Total Fatalities

4

Incident History

January 26, 1949 2 Fatalities

Elfving Flyg

Malung Dalarna

Shortly after takeoff from the Öjesjön Lake in Malung, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed into the lake. Two passengers were killed while three other occupants were injured. It was reported that the pilot and the aircraft were not authorized to perform sightseeing flights.

Björkvallsflyg

Luspebryggan Lappland

While cruising in a snowstorm, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing in Luspebryggan. While the pilot, a Norwegian citizen operating a special mission for the British Intelligence Service, was unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

April 14, 1942 2 Fatalities

Flugfélag Akureyrar

Reykjavik Capital Region (Höfuðborgarsvæði)

Shortly after take off from Reykjavik, the engine failed. The pilot decided to return and on final approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway . Both occupants were killed.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.

Primary Operators (by incidents)

Björkvallsflyg1
Elfving Flyg1
Flugfélag Akureyrar1