- Manufacturer (registry)
- WACO
- Model
- CTO
- Registry code
- 9601214
- Registered
- 17 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 257
- Holder
- The Waco Aircraft Company
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
On this page
Aircraft by year built · 16
| 1928 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 4 |
| 1932 | 1 |
| 1941 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 17
N21RStuart Aviation · Wilmington, DEN280WOld Style Aircraft LLC · Ellsinore, MON29TWArtemis Aviation Group LLC · Kalispell, MT
See all 17 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9601214')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9601214')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
STCs approved for this model · 7
STC SA01406NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and
rotary wingSTC SA02033ATModification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSTC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintainedSTC SA4302NMInstallation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.STC SA4503NMRemove original cloth covering and install Ceconite coveringSTC SA01240SE (5 OF 5)Installation of secondary voltage indication system
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = 'CTO') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = 'CTO') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 8
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB GAA16CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco CTO · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB MIA08CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco CTO · Venice, FLThe pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll.NTSB CHI05CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco CTO · Shelbyville, ILThe loss of engine power during cruise due to carburetor ice. A factor was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CHI04LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco CTO · Greenfield, INThe loss of engine power during cruise and subsequent fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco CTO · Cloverdale, INthe Boeing pilot failed to identify the Waco airplane on the runway before initiating a takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the restricted forward visibility of both pilots due to the tailwheel configurations of both airplanes.NTSB NYC90LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco DSO · Keene, NHAborted takeoff with insufficient room available to stop. The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff was a factor.NTSB FTW82DA047Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Hobbs, NMThe aircraft engine failed seconds after takeoff on the first flight of the day. The pilot had insufficient altitude and speed to dump his load of dry fertilizer. The plane stalled and touched down hard in a three-point attitude and bounced. The plane then…NTSB SEA70DWD22Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco CTO · Mt.Vernon, WA
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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 ('9601214')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
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 ('9601214')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 10
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Accident 20160329003459AWaco CTO · Ridgeland, SCLeft main landing gear collapsed shortly after landing causing the aircraft to strike the propeller, cowl, and lower left wing on the ground.Accident 20080225836359AWaco CTO · Venice, FL(-23) Pilot is not cooperating with the NTSB or FAA regarding the accident. Preliminary investigations indicates that pilot lost control of airplane during touchdown, aircraft veered to left then right at which point pilot applied excessive braking causing…Accident 20050807024699AWaco CTO · Kirksville, IL(-23) While on a personal pleasure flight at about 11:15 am CDT the appropriately certificated and qualified pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft experienced a rough engine with a loss of power and fluctuating oil pressure. Rather than risk more damage to…Accident 20031007029359AWaco CTO · Greenfield, IN(-23) Principal maintenance inspector's statement: on October 8, 2003 inspectors from this office were dispatched to investigate an accident near greenville, IN. Upon arrival at the accident scene it was noted that a Waco Cto N9577H, had burned in place.…Accident 19971004030052AWaco CTO · Cloverdale, INWhile back taxiing on 28 collided with N75511 that was departing on same runway. (-23) on October 4, 1997, at approximately 2030 UTC, two aircraft, a boeing-stearman N75511, and a Waco-Cto NC9577H, collided on runway 28 at pam's Place airport (78I). The Waco,…Incident 19910622029359IWaco CTO · Ocala, FLPilot ground looped the aircraft on landing rollout.Incident 19910606024749IWaco S3HD · Westville, NYOn landing aircraft veered right then left. Right gear had collapsed. Suspect internal tubing corrosion.Accident 19900828040249AWaco DSO · Keene, NHRan too long trying to liftoff glassy water. Aborted too late and struck trees on shore of pond.Incident 19880805059349IBeech B23BEECH · Orange, MACame in fast. Landed on grass runway. Lost directional control. Overcorrected and ground looped.Incident 19860724042319IWaco CTO · Brunswick, GAGround looped aircraft during rollout.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9601214')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9601214')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 1
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'CTO' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'CTO' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = 'CTO' AND m.code NOT IN ('9601214')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = 'CTO' AND m.code NOT IN ('9601214')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.