# NTSB Accident NYC02FA138
> **Yakovlev YAK 52** · 2002-07-13 · Matawan, NJ, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC02FA138
- **Event ID:** 20020722X01176
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-07-13
- **Location:** Matawan, NJ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.366111, -74.254447
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Yakovlev
- **Model:** YAK 52
- **Registration:** N69GC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's excessive maneuvering and failure to maintain aircraft control, following a partial power loss during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.  A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual condition inspection performed by the certificated mechanic.

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