YAKOVLEV YAK-50
Watsonville, CA — September 20, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 20, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA317 |
| Event ID | 20240930195228 |
| Location | Watsonville, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.00000, -121.00000 |
| Airport | WATSONVILLE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | YAKOVLEV |
| Model | YAK-50 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The Yak-50 pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing and maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inattention due to a distraction inside the cockpit.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.