Waco GXE

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 9600702

Manufacturer (registry)
WACO
Model
GXE
Registry code
9600702
Registered
33 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
3
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
119 mph
Certification
Type certificated

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Aircraft by year built · 114

1918Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 114 aircraft
19183
192725
192858
192924
19411
19571
19641
19861

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 33

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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 ('9600702')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 12

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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 = 'GXE')
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"

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NTSB investigations · 9

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases 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 ERA21LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWaco GXE · Burt, NYThe improper magneto timing, which resulted in the engine’s inability to produce full power during the takeoff.Sep 13, 2021 · N8564 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco GXE · Provincetown, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.May 25, 2008 · N312DC · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco GXE · Paducah, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop and impact with the runway. A factor in the accident was the limited authority of the tailwheel steering system.Jun 11, 2005 · N903H · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco 10 GXE · Americus, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for wind. Contributing was a crosswind.Apr 23, 1998 · N903H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82DA139Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSikorsky S-55B · Wahpeton, NDAfter receiving his last load of chemical, the pilot thought he had enough fuel to complete two spray passes to finish the field before proceeding to the fuel truck. He completed the passes, then pulled to about 150 ft AGL to fly about three miles to refuel.…Jul 30, 1982 · N6704 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD78FLJ06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA28 · Chadbourn, NCFeb 24, 1978 · N7122 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW72DRG03Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco GXE · San Antonio, TXJul 5, 1971 · N7970 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC67A0009Accident · 2 fatalClosedWaco 10 · Caldwel, NJJul 9, 1966 · N904H · DestroyedNTSB MIA67F0077Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco GXE-10 · Perrine, FLJul 8, 1966 · N6939 · Substantial damage
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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 ('9600702')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 8

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

Incident 20230918011302IWaco GXE · Sevierville, TNOn September 18th, at 17:09 EST, the PIC of an airplane conducting a local air tour operation taxiied from the ramp to an area the PIC conducted his runups. Upon reaching the area to perform the runup, the pilot began a left turn. As the airplane began the…Sep 18, 2023 · N312DC · Minor damageAccident 20210913018609AWaco GXE · Burt, NYOn 09/13/2021 at about 1400 hrs local time, this aircraft departed a private airfield in an easterly direction on wilson-Burt road in Burt, new york with only the pilot on board. The aircraft did not gain altitude and the pilot landed the aircraft in an…Sep 13, 2021 · N8564 · Substantial damageAccident 20080525835409AWaco GXE · Provincetown, MA(-23) Pilot stated that a touchdown on runway 7 aircraft started to veer to the right. As it did so he applied left rudder and left aileron in an attempt to keep aircraft on the runway. Due to his concentration on rudder pedals, he was unable to reach heel…May 25, 2008 · N312DC · Substantial damageAccident 20050611011869AWaco GXE · Paducah, KY(-23) On June 11, 2005, at 1024 central standard time, 1524ZULU, a Waco Gxe, N903H, was substantially damaged while attempting to land on runway 14 at Barkley Regional Airport, Paducah, KY. The aircraft was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR part…Jun 11, 2005 · N903H · Substantial damageAccident 19980423021319AWaco GXE · Americus, GAGround looped landing. Folded right main. Right wing bent. Unexpected wind and pilot fatigue factors.Apr 23, 1998 · N903H · Substantial damageAccident 19940824023019AWaco GXE · Rochester, NHStalled on climbout trying to avoid trees. Blamed pitch of newly installed prop degraded performance.Aug 24, 1994 · N5852 · Substantial damageIncident 19880604040749IWaco GXE · Castroville, TXAircraft nosed over during brake application during a normal grass landing.Jun 4, 1988 · N7970 · Minor damageAccident 19820730033879ASkrsky S55B · Wahpeton, NDCrash occurred during emergency landing after engine quit.Jul 30, 1982 · N6704 · Substantial damage
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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 ('9600702')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

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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 = 'GXE'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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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 = 'GXE' AND m.code NOT IN ('9600702')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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