- Manufacturer (registry)
- WACO
- Model
- QCF
- Registry code
- 9600408
- Registered
- 19 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 416
- 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.
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Aircraft by year built · 25
| 1931 | 19 |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 1 |
| 1940 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2006 | 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 · 19
N11241Bowe Walter C Trustee · Sonoma, CAN11247Elliott John David · Bethesda, MDN11273Johnson Terri L · Spring Green, WI
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9600408')
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STCs approved for this model · 5
STC SA00079NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.STC 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 SA4503NMRemove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering
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NTSB investigations · 9
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 ERA20CA175Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWaco QCF · Shirley, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR09LA475Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco QCF-2 · Bend, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.NTSB NYC04LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco QCF · Rhinebeck, NYA partial loss of engine power due to a magneto failure.NTSB LAX97LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco QCF · Big Bear City, CAthe pilot's improper response to a perceived in-flight emergency by abruptly retarding the throttle and failing to properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's improper perception of the source of smoke was a related factor.NTSB FTW96FA234Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportWaco QCF · Bartlesville, OKThe failure of each pilot-in-command to maintain visual lookout. Factors were: the lack of each pilot-in-command obtaining/maintaining communication with the control tower, and inadequate lookout by each pilot-rated passenger, the inadequate…NTSB LAX89LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco QCF · Hollbrook, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane due to gusting wind conditions. The pilot did not adequately correct the situation before the airplane traveled into soft terrain.NTSB LAX87DJA06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchweizer SGS2-33 · Mokuleia, HIDuring a local sightseeing flt along a ridge line, while maneuvering around a cloud build-up, the acft entered a windshear that suddenly nosed the acft over in an aprx 75 deg vertical dive. Just prior to colliding with trees, the plt was able to regain some…NTSB MIA81FKT88Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLake LA-4 · Tavernier, FLNTSB FTW71DQG72Accident · No injuriesClosedWaco QCF-2 · Wink, TX
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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
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FAA incident reports · 10
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Accident 20200503001049AWaco QCF · Shirley, NY15:50 EDT aircraft N11457 lands khwv. Pilot reports executing a full stall 3 point landing on runway 24 right grass , pilot states he then applied light differential brake pressure to slow the aircraft to turning speed to exit the runway. Aircraft ground…Incident 20130207002312IWaco QCF · Santa Paula, CAAfter touch-down, during roll-out, the pilot was making directional corrections with the rudder input. As the rudder became less effective, braking was used. While applying brakes, the right hand brake pedal broke. The aircraft veered to the left, impacting…Incident 20110731019709IWaco QCF · North Kingstown, RIPilot reported he was landing on runwy 34 at oqu. He reported the winds at 340 at 8 knts. He ground looped the aircraft and the lower RH wing struck the ground as it slowed to exit the runway at the A-1 intersection. He stated he may have taken control with…Accident 20090914018219AWaco QCF · Bend, OROn Monday, September 14, 2009, approximately 9:30 am local time, NX11241, a Waco Qcf was flying from hood river, Oregon to prescott, AZ making a scheduled fuel stop in Bend, OR (bnd). The PIC said as the aircraft settled on the runway a gust of wind yawed the…Accident 20040814031069AWaco QCF · Rhinebeck, NY(-23) On August 14, 2004, at approximately 1530 eastern daylight time, a Waco Qcf, N11478 was substantially damaged during a forced landing, after takeoff from old Rhinebeck Airport, Rhinebeck, new york. The certificated commercial pilot was not injured.…Accident 19961012032059AWaco QCF · Big Bear, CAOn liftoff beleived smoke in open cockpit. Aborted. Landed hard. Folded right main gear. Debris burn near airport.Accident 19960601012222AWaco QCF · Bartlesville, OKCon approach after finishing maneuvers during airshow, collided mid air with 7780. (-23) midair collision occurred while turning from left downwind to base, the Waco made a climbing right turn and struck the KR31, N7780. Neither aircraft was radio equipped.Accident 19890420009469AWaco QCF · Holbrook, AZBecame airborne on a gust after landing. Bounced, lost control and cartwheeled off side off runway. Too much wind.Incident 19801016074679IWaco QCF · Los Lunas, NMA tail wheel lock pin was missing causing pilot to lose directional control.Accident 19800420015729APiper PA28140 · Anchorage, KYUnable to stop on short grass runway. Ran through a fence & hit trees off end of runway.
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Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.