Classic WACO YMF
FAA incident reports · 46
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Incident 20260324002642IClassic Waco YMF · Galveston, TXAt approximately 10:40AM, the pilot and lone occupant of the #1 aircraft was returning from a short flight and landed on runway 18, and exited at taxiway delta. The pilot was cleared to taxi to their hangar. While taxiing across the ramp area the aircraft…Accident 20180709015909AClassic Waco YMF · North Myrtle Be, SCOn July 9, 2018 at 1150 am, west columbia FSDO SO-13, received notification of an accident at airport kcre that involved aircraft registration number N96T. The aircraft was returning to kcre following a local flight with the PIC and two passengers. On landing…Incident 20180629008859IClassic Waco YMF · Waterford Twp, MIOn June 29, 2018 aircraft N196RB upon landing on runway 27L bounced and veered left. The pilot while attempting to regain control of the aircraft struck a runway edge light. The aircraft continued to roll right when the right wingtip rubbed on the runway.…Incident 20140622008729IClassic Waco YMF · Franklin, INAccording to the pilot, the aircraft was turned from base leg to final approach and was descending normally to the displaced touchdown zone. The pilot, familiar with this landing field, was unaware he was lower than normal. A power line along a road ran…Accident 20131015021959AClassic Waco YMF · Somerville, NJAircraft landed on runway 26 which is a grass runway. The pilot applied aircraft brakes and aircraft nosed over and landed on top wing and tail.Incident 20120130000519IClassic Waco YMF · Naples, FLThis is airmans second time hitting a wing tip on the pavement. During this incident there were crosswinds from 4-8 knots gusting. The airman was doing airport pattern work. Upon landing he lost directional control hit the left wing tip. He appliend power…Accident 20111226030249AClassic Waco YMF · Marathon, FLAccording to the pilot the aircraft had an uncontrolled power reduction during cruise flight. Pilot opted to make emergency landing in the ocean.Incident 20111021026029IClassic Waco YMF · Chattanooga, TNThe aircraft landed normally. On landing roll out, the aircraft veered to the left and ran off the runway into the grass. The aircraft continued, under its own power, to taxi back onto the runway and then the ramp. The aircraft received minor damage to the…Incident 20110419005789IClassic Waco YMF · Marathon, FLWhile making an approach into mth, the aircraft struck a tree before landing on rwy 7. The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the hangar.Incident 20100919047079IClassic Air Waco YMF · Sparta, MIPilot stated that he landed on NE side of the Sparta airport. Upon landing plane began ocilating and porposing. Airplane impacted runway sign on left side of the runwaywih landing gear.Accident 20091116053199AClassic Air Waco YMF · Dunnellon, FLAircraft departed shady airport (X49) enrout to Dunnellon airport 9X35) for landing practice. Abort first landing due to bounce second landing slight bounce after touchdown at excessive speed regained pitch control and continued landing and rollout. Aircraft…Accident 20060530022149AAmtr Wacoymf · Hagerstown, MD(-23) Pilot received his weather report via the internet the evening before the scheduled flight. Tower informed him prior to departure the winds were calm and aircraft N369AS was cleared for takeoff on runway 27. Approximately 600 feet down the runway the…Accident 20051002026469AAmtr Wacoymf · Kensington, NH(-23) On October 2, 2005, N89B experienced a separation of the r/h main wheel assy after initial touchdown at 06NH, grass strip. After bringing the aircraft back up for a second, the pilot then touched down a second time, digging the r/h strut into the…Accident 20050522012359AAmtr Wacoymf · Santa Barbara, CA(-23) On 05/22/2005 N181AS was being operated for the purpose of biplane rides to the public. During take off at 200 feet the engine failed then regained operation then quit again. The pilot elected to turn back to the runway and while in the 180 degree turn…Accident 20041213035069AAmtr Wacoymf · Santa Barbara, CA(-23) N95JD was a classic aircraft corp/waco ymf s/n F5C-058. It is a biplae and with tricyclic fixed landing gear. The commercial pilot [privacy data omitted] flew to sba and landed on rwy 25 and turned onto rwy 15. There the aircraft ground looped and the…Accident 20041002027249AAmtr Wacoymf · Sedona, AZ(-23) The pilot was cruising @ 6800 ft (MSL), 800 ft (AGL) in the local Sedona, AZ area. The pilot heard a very loud "bang" from the engine followed by an immediate loud mechanical "rapping" noise. The engine lost substantial power and being approx. five (5)…Accident 20040809018759AAmtr Wacoymf · Bar Harbor, ME(-23) Pilot reported that upon touchdown, a quartering gust of wind from the rear lifted the tail and flipped the aircraft over. Inspection of the aircraft revealed it was inverted on the left side of the runway facing 180 degrees from the initial landing…Incident 20040306004299IAmtr Wacoymf · Corona, CA(-23) The airman stated he initiated the flight from the flabob airport (rir) and continued to the Corona airport (ajo). As the airman approached the Corona airport he decided to make an approach and landing to runway seven because of gusty wind conditions.…Accident 20031217033429AAmtr Wacoymf · Marathon, FL(-23) The pilot, Mr. Paul goodwin stated, that on December 17, 2003, at approximately 1650 local time, he was flying above aircraft around the Marathon airport area, and that after completing two consecutive landings at Marathon airport, during his third…Incident 20020825036929IWaco YMF · Lancaster, PA(-23) While taxiing for departure the propeller of a Waco, N40116, struck the left wing tip of a Piper PA-128, N15037. The damage to both of the aircraft was minor and there were no injuries.Accident 20011201033729AN31BN · Banning, CA(.19) On December 1, 2001, about 1230 hours pacific standard time, a classic aircraft corp. waco ymf, N31BN, lost power during landing and impacted terrain about 1 mile from the approach end of runway 26 at the Banning Municipal Airport (bng), Banning,…Accident 19990402003039AWaco YMF · Baco Raton, FLPilot reported that oil was leaking onto the acft wiandshield and that he was trying to make it to the arpt, the acft overflew the arpt due to oil on he windshield, the acft struck trees, flipped over, and came to rest in a common area behind some houses,…Incident 19980903031269IN40115 · Hilo, HIDuring rollout on landing the aircraft veered to the left. Pilot applied right rudder and brakes with no effect. Aircraft continued to veer left and tip to right resuliting in a ground loop. The right wing hit the runway causing the aircraft to pitch down and…Accident 19980806019859AWaco YMF · Atlanta, GAAcft was taxiing after landing, was turning off the rwy and flipped over. (-23) on August 6, 1998 at approximately 0800 am local time, this inspector was notified by personnel from the control towerat Dekalb-Peachtree Airport that a bi-wing airplane had just…Accident 19980519015369AWaco YMF · Sedona, AZGround crewman was struck while pulling prop thru when engine started. Prop had kicked back. Reported mags off. (.4)on may 19, 1998, at 0856 hours mountain standard time, a ground crewman was struck by a propeller while rotating a propeller on a Waco Ymf,…Accident 19970725019679AWaco YMF · Sedona, AZAircraft lost engine power and made emergency landing on a highway, hit a sign, ran into a ditch. (.4)during a local sightseeing flight, the engine started running rough. The pilot began a turn back toward the airport and noticed a decrease in power, which…Accident 19970614019949AWaco YMF · Longville, MNLanded downwind overran end into a ditch. Flipped over. Windsock blocked by trees. Ditch not in airport diagrams. (-23) the Longville airport windsock is shaded by trees on southwest side of airport facility and does not give accurate wind indications. Pilot…Accident 19970608018309AWaco YMF · Ocean City, MDWind lifted wing landing. Veered off runway. Overturned in a ditch. Was on a profiency flight.Accident 19961024037059AWaco YMF · Punta Gorda, FLLanded hard on left main gear collapsing same. Damaged left lower wing.Incident 19961023043889IWaco YPF · Sanibel Isl, FLNarrative: engine started running rough and then quit. Made uneventful landing on beach view estates golf course. No damage or injuries. Maintenance found carburetor float stuck. Replaced carburetor. Aircraft returned to service. Incident closed.Incident 19960415011759IWaco YMF · Lakeland, FLNarrative: while conducting rides at sun & fun, Lakeland, FL, N88JP landed on the grass runway with a 12 kt crosswind. Aircraft landing gear went into a small depression and bounced. Right aileron contacted ground. Minor damage. No injuries.Accident 19951229043581AWaco YMF · Kailua-Kona, HIWhile taxiing on ramp collided with taxiing N734ZC taxiing for takeoff. Waco blind forward. Other plane had to stopIncident 19950413011939IWaco YMF · Decatur, ILNarrative: on April 13, 1995 at approximately 1745 CDT, a Waco Ymf, N954JD, experienced fuel starvation during final approach to runway 30 at Decatur Airport, Decatur, Illinois. The pilot-in-command, who holds a valid commercial airplane single and…Accident 19940619015709AWaco YMF · Put In Bay, OHOn offshore sightseeing flight. Pilot reported engine quit. Ditched in lake. Problem unknown. No anomalies found.Accident 19940528013969AWaco YMF · Noblesville, INBounced on crosswind landing. Wind caught tail causing serve. Pilot over compensated with brakes. Nosed over.Accident 19940224002899AWaco YMF · Carlsbad, CANosed over landing. Left brake locked. Had prior brake release problem. Pushed t handle in to release.Incident 19930324024529IWaco YMF · Kailwa, HIEngine quit on climb. Forced landing on golf course. Found carburetor float stuck.Accident 19920825032969AWaco YMF · Surfside Beach, SCRight main landing gear axle separated from strut on landing. Nosed over. Prior hard landing and improper weld.Incident 19920403011499IWaco YMF · Kailua-Kona, HIPilot made a crosswind landing. During rollout a gust lifted tail and propeller struck runway.Accident 19910828039849AWaco YMF · Hart/Shelby, MIDrifted left during takeoff roll and rotation. Aborted and nosed over in shrubs and tall grass.Accident 19910622023169AWaco YMF · Bullhead City, AZTrying to expedite clearing runway for following traffic. Hit brakes too hard. Tail came up and nosed over.Incident 19910528022269IWaco YMF · Erie, PAUsed heavy braking while attempting to clear runway. Lost control and ground looped.Accident 19900928043929AWaco YMF · Kailua Kona, HIDuring power reduction on downside of loop engine failed to respond. Crashed landed. Carb ice factor.Accident 19900622021889AWaco YMF · Waterbury, CTApplied brakes on and off on landing causing porpoise. Failed to go around. Last bounce nose first. Flipped over.Accident 19900331025369AWaco YMF · Marathon, FLLost directional control as tail came up on takeoff. Veered off runway aborted and nosed over. Unskilled in type.Incident 19891031065209IWaco YMF · Marathon, FLWhile taxiing for takeoff pilot allowed the tail to raise too high. Propeller struck taxiway and nosed up.
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