Waco UPF-7
FAA incident reports · 102
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Incident 20241106019179IWaco UPF-7 · Bethany, OKOn 11/06/2024 the aircraft experanced a ground loop on landing. The aircraft traveled in excess of 360 degree and exited the runway to the left then hit a taxiway sign. The pilot stated the cross wind caused him to loop. At the time of the incedent the winds…Incident 20241026015199IWaco UPF-7 · Merritt Island, FLOn 10/26/2024 a Waco UPF-7 was returning from a flight when, while parking, the aircraft struck a vehicle that was not authorized to be on the airfield on the operators ramp. Ground marshellers failed to alert the pilot of the aircraft that the vehicle was…Accident 20240224020099AWaco UPF-7 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot in command had flown three (3) uneventul laps making full stop taxi-backs on runway 34, VFR at kpdk prior to the accident. The tower report for weather was 30017G32KTS. Maximum demonstrated crosswinds for the Waco UPF-7 is 15 knots. Investigative…Accident 20230820014519AWaco UPF-7 · Warrenton, VAOn 8/20/2023 around 7:30 pm [privacy data omitted] was conducting an air tour ride. After take off the ground crews noticed the right gear was hanging out of the strut in flight and under the aircraft. They contact the pilot, [privacy data omitted] and he…Accident 20220806020321AWaco UPF-7 · Erwinna, PAThis accident was due to a ground collision between two aircraft. The pilot of the pitts, (report AEA0522020) stated that he made a radio call that he was departing runway 23. On rotation, the pitts right wing struck the right wing of a Waco (this report,…Incident 20220605009619IWaco UPF-7 · Cincinnati, OHUpon landing, aircraft bounced slightly and when aircraft settled, began to swerve left of centerline without enough corrective action, causing a runway excursion and impact of a runway edge light.Incident 20180616015549IWaco UPF-7 · St Simons Islan, GAOn June 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., the pilot of N134Q was taxing his 1940 Waco UPF-7 through the parking ramp at (kssi) mckinnon airport on st. Simons island, Georgia when he struck N294PJ, a 2010 Robinson R44 helicopter that was in tow by two ground personnel…Accident 20170928014199AWaco UPF-7 · Oklawaha, FLPer pilot statement aircraft magnetos failed and engine lost power. Pilot stated he landed the aircraft in the tree tops, it rest momentarily and fell to the ground. Aircraft was located nose down in a vertical position east of highway 314A approximately 150…Accident 20170703008839AWaco UPF-7 · St. Simons, GAOn July 3rd at approximately 4:30PM EST. Pilot was taxing to runway 35 at St. Simons airport (kssi), with passengers on board for a sight seeing flight in Waco UPF-7, s/n 5484, N134Q. While turning off the apron and on to the taxiway, the right mail landing…Incident 20150908015389IWaco UPF-7 · Manteo, NCThe pilot's statement is as follows: "I was taxing out for takeoff on runway 17 at dare county at approximately 1:30 On sept 8 2015 As I entered the taxiway bravo from taxiway delta I looked the length of taxi way and saw no aircraft I continued to taxi I…Accident 20150603008959AWaco UPF-7 · Montrose, COAircraft departed Montrose airport and circled the valley to gain altitude before turning east. Approximately 15 miles east of Montrose, Colorado the aircraft encountered down drafts that were sinking faster than the aircraft could climb. The aircraft…Accident 20150306003129AWaco UPF-7 · Rio Vista, CAOn March 06, 2015, around 1230 PDT, N32063, a Waco UPF-7 tail-wheeled aircraft, ground looped during landing on runway 25 at Rio Vista municipal airport (O88), Rio Vista, CA. The flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR part 91. Visual…Incident 20140922021709IWaco UPF-7 · Jacksonville, FLAircraft departed herlong airport, enroute to crg, when after 8 minutes of flights it experienced an engine failure. Pilot was in contact with nip tower and reported the engine malfunction. A mayday was announced and the aircraft given clearance to land at…Accident 20140629012059AWaco UPF-7 · Bealton, VAWhile flying in formation at the flying circus aerodrome in Bealton, VA, a Waco UPF-7 (NC32162) made a forced landing in an open field after the engine quit. The aircraft departed the open field and impacted several pine trees at the edge of the field. The…Accident 20130311003099AWaco UPF-7 · Paso Robles, CAThe pilot was doing pattern flying at Paso Robles airport lost control and ground looped on landing on runway 9. He ran off to the right side of the runway, struck a runway sign and came to rest in the dirt area . There was one (1) minor injury and aircraft…Accident 20120827019329AWaco UPF-7 · Jim Falls, WIAircraft was topped off with fuel the night prior to flight. Preflight noted blue dye from fuel overflow on right wing below fuel vent. Aircraft engine quit after 1.5 hours of criuse flight. Pilot was able to restart engine with carb heat on and it ran for…Incident 20120526013439IWaco UPF-7 · Wolfeboro, NHUpon landing Mountain View airport (NH31) pilot stated aircraft veered towards left and struct small bushes located along side of runway. Pilot stated aerodynamic controls, changes in power or braking would not effect directional control. Aircraft departed…Incident 20120429009329IWaco UPF-7 · Pomona, CAPilot was on a flight from porterville airport (kptv) to chino airport (kcno). The fuel tanks had been filled prior to departure from porterville. The pilot indicated that he made his takeoff with the fuel selector in the both position. After reaching 1,000'…Accident 20110312007139AWaco UPF-7 · Brownsville, TXOn mar. 12, 2011, a Waco UPF-7, aircraft performing during an airshow, lost power and crashed into a wooded area at the Brownsville airport. After coming out of an inverted manuever the engine sputerred and two plumes of fire could be seen coming from the…Incident 20100711038499IWaco UPF-7 · Westfield, MA[privacy data omitted], A certified flight instructor (CFI), was providing tail wheel instruction at the time of the incident to [privacy data omitted]. [privacy data omitted] Had previously received 10 hours of instruction, from [privacy data omitted], in…Incident 20100609041981IWaco UPF7 · East Alton, ILPilot of N9318 taxied his aircraft into N7019J, a lancaire that was tied down on the ramp at aln.Incident 20100605040199IWaco UPF-7 · Junction City, KSThe airman was taxiing to the departure end of runway 23 at Junction City, KS, a turf runway, when near the end of the runway, he struck a 55 gallon drum used to mark the runway end, causing damage to the propeller and fairing around the right main gear.…Incident 20090508010969IWaco UPF7 · Christmas, FL(-23) Flight originated from massey air ranch in edgewater Florida. Enroute to kissimmee gateway airport Florida at approximately 1500 feet, pilot noticed the oil pressure dropped to 20 PSI, normal oil pressure for his aircraft would be 80 PSI. Pilot also…Incident 20080614842959IWaco UPF7 · Lebanon, NH(-23) [privacy data omitted] pilot in command of Waco N29357 was on approach to Lebanon, Maine airport (leb). [privacy data omitted] Experienced a loss of power while on approach and was unable glide to the runway at Lebanon. [privacy data omitted] Elected to…Accident 20070619011209AWaco UPF7 · Reno, NV(-23) Aircraft ground looped while landing at Reno-Tahoe international airport. Substantial wind damage occurred on the lower right wing.Accident 20070203002161AWaco UPF7 · Torrance, CA(-23) Waco N30140 struck stearman N49270, as the Waco was attempting to climb so that he could form up on the left wing of another stearman, N48994 that was in the lead formation of a flight of 2 aircraft. The pilot did not make radio contact with either…Accident 20061008026692AWaco UPF7 · Lake Village, IN(-23) A Waco, N39714 struck a glider, N4425Y on takeoff roll from runway 18 lakevillage airport, C98. Winds were from the south at approximately 5 KTS. The glider landed runway 36 in a tail wind. Aircraft collided approximately mid field. The glider did not…Incident 20060709013709IWaco UPF7 · Edgartown, MA(-23) It appears a crosswind struck the airplane before the tailwheel was on the ground, while on rollout, causing the airplane to weathercock and go over onto the nose of the aircraft.Incident 20050709014719IWaco UPF7 · Upland, CA(-23) Tower personnel noticed that the right wheel did not appear to be in proper alignment just prior to landing. The aircraft landed and then slid off to the right side of runway 24 at Cable Airport.Incident 20030108000439IWaco UPF7 · Key West, FL(-23) On January 8, 2003, at approximately 1515Z, a Waco UPF-7 N32049 s/n 5680 aircraft landed on runway 9, then went off the runway causing minor damage to the aircraft at Key West International Airport (eyw). The pilot [privacy data omitted] was practicing…Accident 20021001035949AWaco UPF7 · Owatonna, MN(-23) This event occurred more than two weeks prior to FSDO notification. Notification came in from a party not associated with the event and was unsubstantiated, prompting a letter of inquiry to the registered aircraft owner about the matter. All…Incident 20020830037149IWaco UPF7 · Montgomery, NY(-23) NC29925 landed runway 3 mgj, while applying brakes, brake lock-up aircraft flipped forward, damaging the aircraft's propeller, engine cowl and top of rudder.Accident 20020717037951AWaco UPF7 · Dayton, OH(-23) Pilot of Kitfox entered runway intending to back taxi for take off. He announced intentions on CTAF and failed to see the Waco on landing roll. Collision occurred. Substantial damage, no injuries to Kitfox pilot. Minor injuries to Waco occupants.Incident 20010922028019IWaco UPF7 · Burnthills, NY(-23) On 09/22/2001, N30187 was flown from schenectady county airport to saratoga county airport without incident. On the return flight to schenectady county airport the engine started to run rough and the pilot made the decision to land the aircraft in a…Incident 20010912026729IWaco UPF7 · Three Rivers, MI(-23)Pilot flew aircraft during time when national airspace system was closed.Incident 20010217001479IWaco UPF7 · Homestead, FL(-23) A future customer parked her car at a crop dusting strip in Homestead, Florida, at approx. noon on Saturday 17, 2001. She was inquiring about taking a sigh seeing ride being offered at that location in the biplane. The a/c landed with two dutch…Accident 20001027019039AWaco UPF7 · Key West, FL(-23)N32049, a Waco UPF-7, had just landed when the a/c went into a left drift. The pilot attempted to correct with right brake and left/back stick. A/c's left wheel lifted off the runway and right wing tip contacted the runway. When the left wheel came down…Accident 20000723007299AWaco UPF7 · Warrenton, VA(-23) On July 23, 2000, at approximately 1315 local time, N32162, a Waco model YPF7 crashed while attempting a takeoff at the Flying cirus Aerodrome airport located in bealeton, Virginia. The pilot and two passengers were not injuried. The aircraft was…Accident 20000702040339AWaco UPF7 · Bally, PA(.4) On July 2, 2000, about 1711 eastern daylight time, a Waco UPF-7, N32133, was substantially damaged during the initial climb from the Butter valley Golf Port, Bally, Pennsylvania. The certificated commercial pilot and two passengers sustained minor…Incident 20000525032329IWaco UPF7 · Washington, IN(-23)Airman was attempting a crosswind landing to the south on runway 18 at davis co. airport. Winds, as reported by airman, were light and variable from the west. Airman stated that he made a normal landing and on rollout he relaxed the flight controls…Accident 19991017046489AWaco UPF7 · Jean, NV(-23)Mr. Maridon while taxiing his Waco at the Jean Airport, allowed his propeller to strike the left wing tip of Cessna 195, N4301V. The Cessna 195 was stationary on the taxiway prior to taking the active runway.Accident 19980803019389AWaco UPF7 · Key West, FLBanner towing acft stalled and crash landed on rwy 9, other circumstances are unknown.(.4) the pilot was approaching for a banner drop, the power was at alow power setting. The pilot released the banner, at an altitude of about 75 feet, applied full power,…Accident 19970712018149AWaco UPF7 · Springfield, ILAircraft was performing airshow routine, hit the ground while completing a half cuban eight maneuver. (.4)the pilot said that he was performing an airshow routine with another airplane. He had just come across the top of a '1/2 cuban eight' maneuver, and…Accident 19970114000449AWaco UPF7 · Sanibel, FLLost RPM at cruise. Engine rough. Landed downwind on a beach. Swerved avoid people. Nosed over in surf.Incident 19961005041329IWaco UPF7 · Naples, FLLost power. Landed on a beach. Struck stakes in sand.Accident 19960730020219AWaco UPF7 · Payson, AZTest flight after tbo. Ran off left side runway landing. Damaged wing spars. Maintaining alignment insuficient.Incident 19960706021019IWaco UPF7 · Kill Devil Hill, NCNarrative: during landing and brake application, right brake control cable eye bolt sheared in half. Due to the eye bolt failure and uneven ground braking the aircraft ground looped, damaging the lower right wing and elevator.Accident 19960525046909AWaco UPF7 · Eastcanton, PA(-16) Pilot lost control of his aircraft on landing.Incident 19960505013549IWaco UPF7 · Lawrence, MANarrative: N32027 was landing Lawrence Municipal Airport (lwm) on runway 320. The wind was at 360 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots. During the landing sequence, the aircraft started drifting off to the left, and contacted a rigid runway light off to…Accident 19950929030669AWaco UPF7 · Staten Island, NYLost prop blade at cruise. Engine tore out of place and hanging. Landed parking lost. Prop blade failed at a nick.
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