Waco ASO

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 9601202

Manufacturer (registry)
WACO
Model
ASO
Registry code
9601202
Registered
33 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
3
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
79 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSATC 41
Holder
The Waco Aircraft Company

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Aircraft by year built · 33

1927Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 33 aircraft
19271
192811
192915
19302
19311
19591
19661
19751

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 33

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9601202')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 16

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  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = 'ASO')
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NTSB investigations · 10

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA26LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco ASO · Hamilton, OHThe separation of the right main landing gear axle, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.Jul 24, 2026 · N119Y · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco ASO · Lexington, KYThe pilot's inadequate remedial action to wake turbulence. A factor was the pilot's failure to recognize that the takeoff conditions were conducive to wake turbulence.Apr 9, 2004 · N11253 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeaver WACO-ASO · Montague, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane and improper use of the brakes.Jun 9, 1991 · N4W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco ATO · Middletown, OHThe plt stated that during initial climb the engine sputtered and he discovered that the fuel pressure gauge read zero. He made an immediate right turn back toward the airport. While attempting to glide to the airport he noticed that the fuel selector was set…Aug 12, 1988 · N763E · Substantial damageNTSB IAD79FLQ03Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco ASO · Mt Sterling, KYOct 29, 1978 · N11253 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75FGM51Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco ASO · Belle Vernon, PAJun 29, 1975 · N268M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI70D0091Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco ASO · Dayton, OHJun 29, 1969 · N763E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA68D0230Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco ASO · Timmonsville, SCJul 26, 1967 · N9500 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA67F0251Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco ASO · Timmonsville, SCSep 2, 1966 · N9500 · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X2808Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco ASO · Delta Bridge, LAJul 13, 1964 · N268M · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('9601202')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 13

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Accident 20260724010089AWaco ASO · Hamilton, OHOn July 24, 2026, a Waco Aso, registration [privacy data omitted], departed khao (Butler county regional airport) for a local flight with one pilot and three passengers on board. VFR weather conditions prevailed at the time, with winds reported as variable at…Jul 24, 2026 · N119Y · Substantial damageIncident 20220701011589IWaco ASO · Richland, WAPilot stated on landing the right brake had little or no braking action and began to swerve back and forth and was unable to maintain directional control resulting in main landing gear collapse and wing tip ground contact.Jul 1, 2022 · N768K · Minor damageAccident 20040409005189AWaco ASO · Lexington, KY(-23) Apparent wake turbulence. Subject a/c took off shortly after an MD-80 series landed. The pilot believes wake turbulence was the cause of the accident.Apr 9, 2004 · N11253 · Substantial damageAccident 20020629038389AWaco ASO · Mount Vernon, OH(-23) On June 29, 2002, the pilot departed the wyncoop (6G4) airport with two passengers. The pilot made the following statement when interviewed about the accident: "I departed the wyncoop airport normally. As I flew back over the field I saw several people…Jun 29, 2002 · N763E · Substantial damageAccident 20020602017609AWaco ASO · Goodland, KS(.19) On June 2, 2002, at 1330 central daylight time, a Waco Aso, N662Y, was substantially damaged during landing when it veered off runway 23 (3,501 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) at the Renner field-Goodland municipal airport (gld), Goodland, Kansas. Visual…Jun 2, 2002 · N662Y · Substantial damageAccident 19910609020489AWaco ASO · Montague, CATail wheel vibrated. Lost directional control. Right main clogged with grass leaving runway. Nosed over.Jun 9, 1991 · N4W · Substantial damageAccident 19910416010749AWaco ASO · Lake Apopka, FLDived over lake several times. On last dive pulled up stalled and spun into lake.Apr 16, 1991 · N7091 · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 19880812032599AWaco ATO · Middletown, OHEngine quit on climbout. Fuel selector on aux tank which ran dry. Hit a tree and flipped over in a pond returning.Aug 12, 1988 · N763E · Substantial damageIncident 19870704063369IWaco ASO · Hamilton, OHThe left gear collapsed when the aircraft veered on landing roll. A weld in the axle housing failed.Jul 4, 1987 · N763E · Minor damageIncident 19810801054129IDoug DC10* · Omaha, NEZa aircraft made unscheduled landing due to engine spool down. No problem found during ground operation.Aug 1, 1981 · N1826Accident 19781029034219AWaco ASO · Mt Sterling, KYOct 29, 1978 · N11253 · Substantial damageIncident 19780822048469IWaco ASO · Lexington, KYAircraft left runway on rollout due to broken bead area in wheel. Hayes kelsey model 752A, assy no. G373.Aug 22, 1978 · N11253 · Minor damageAccident 19750629019859AWaco ASO · Belle Vernon, PAApld full pwr with acft in extreme nose hi attitude. Eng did not respond to rapid throttle use.Jun 29, 1975 · N268M · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9601202')
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Service difficulty reports

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