Casualties unknown

2007-10-06: Yakovlev YAK-50 (N509RA) — EL Cajon, CA

EL Cajon, CA, US

On October 6, 2007, a Yakovlev YAK-50 (registration N509RA) was involved in an aviation accident near EL Cajon, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from a taxiing airplane. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a formation landing, the propeller and right wing of Yak-50 N509RA struck the tail of Yak-50 N950MS. The number four airplane floated past its intended landing point due to gusty winds, while the number three airplane crossed to the right side of the runway from crosswinds.

Incident Overview

Four Yakovlev Yak-50 airplanes were conducting a formation flight. The number four airplane (registration N509RA) was landing on the right side of runway 27R in a staggered pattern behind the number three airplane (registration N950MS). During the landing roll, the number four airplane's propeller and right wing leading edge struck the tail section of the number three airplane.

Contributing Circumstances

The number four airplane had floated and landed past its intended landing point due to gusty winds. The number three airplane had crossed onto the right side of the runway during its touchdown and landing roll as a result of crosswinds.

Post-Impact Sequence

After landing, the number four airplane slowed to a taxi speed and began a left turn onto a taxiway. The pilot of the number four airplane reported not seeing the number three airplane until the propeller of his airplane impacted the tail section of the number three airplane.

Aircraft Information

The involved aircraft were both Yakovlev Yak-50 single-engine airplanes. The registration of the number four airplane is N509RA, and the registration of the number three airplane is N950MS. Further details about the aircraft or occupants were not specified in the source.

Investigation Status

This article is based solely on the provided source, which does not include a stated probable cause for the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071018X01611. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.