Waco YKS-7
21 on the U.S. register. Built from 1937 to 1940; half of them date from 1937 or earlier. California has the most (4). 24% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the YKS-7 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Jacobs L4 /R755-7 (18), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (2), Jacobs R-755B2 (1)
- Seats
- 5
- Cruise speed
- about 123 mph
- Maker on the register
- Waco
- Registered
- earliest certificate November 20, 1973; newest April 16, 2026
Where they are owner's state
California4Washington3Ohio2New Hampshire2Illinois2Wisconsin1Virginia1Oregon1Nebraska1North Carolina1Minnesota1Michigan1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual13 (62%)Corporation3 (14%)Co-owned3 (14%)LLC2 (10%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| YKS-7 | 21 | 1937 to 1940 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 2 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid21 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard20 (95%)None on file1 (5%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
San Diego Air & Space Museum INC1Port Townsend Aero Museum1Newport/Signal Air INC1Gold Cap LLC1Consolidated Aero LLC1
Fleet pages: Port Townsend Aero Museum · Gold Cap LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 2 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2013-04-26WPR13CA207 · YKS-7 N17472 · accident near Rialto, CA · no injuries
1986-10-04LAX87LA005 · YKS-7 N50RA · accident near San Diego, CA · no injuries
The 2 most recent of 2 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Waco YKS-7 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
21 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Waco YKS-7s?
California, with 4.
Who owns the Waco YKS-7?
24% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 21 YKS-7 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2896D | Waco YKS-7 |
Port Townsend Aero Museum Port Townsend, Washington |
Standard | 2026-04-16 | Valid |
| N17737 | Waco YKS-7 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2025-09-24 | Valid |
| N17473 | Waco YKS-7 |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2024-11-20 | Valid |
| N17464 | Waco YKS-7 |
Consolidated Aero LLC Gibsonville, North Carolina |
Standard | 2020-07-09 | Valid |
| N29370 | Waco YKS-7 |
Co-owned owner Florida |
Standard | 2020-03-16 | Valid |
| N2629 | Waco YKS-7 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2019-08-09 | Valid |
| N17474 | Waco YKS-7 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2018-09-07 | Valid |
| N1937 | Waco YKS-7 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2018-08-22 | Valid |
| N17736 | Waco YKS-7 |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2018-08-10 | Valid |
| N19373 | Waco YKS-7 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2017-02-10 | Valid |
| N17734 | Waco YKS-7 |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2016-07-15 | Valid |
| N17713 | Waco YKS-7 |
San Diego Air & Space Museum INC San Diego, California |
Standard | 2011-06-28 | Valid |
| N17716 | Waco YKS-7 |
Co-owned owner Illinois |
Standard | 2011-03-30 | Valid |
| N17472 | Waco YKS-7 |
Newport/Signal Air INC Signal Hill, California |
Standard | 2009-10-29 | Valid |
| N17453 | Waco YKS-7 |
Co-owned owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2009-07-22 | Valid |
| N65201 | Waco YKS-7 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2008-08-14 | Valid |
| N17466 | Waco YKS-7 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2006-07-26 | Valid |
| N19371 | Waco YKS-7 |
Individual owner Ohio |
None on file | 2004-06-08 | Valid |
| N19386 | Waco YKS-7 |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2002-10-24 | Valid |
| N17471 | Waco YKS-7 |
Gold Cap LLC Bremerton, Washington |
Standard | 2001-11-15 | Valid |
| N17462 | Waco YKS-7 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 1973-11-20 | Valid |