# FAA incident reports: Waco UPF-7 A list on [Waco UPF-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-upf-7.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 102 reports - [Incident 20241106019179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241106019179I.md): Waco UPF-7 · Bethany, OK · Nov 6, 2024 · N32071 · Minor damage > On 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 20241026015199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241026015199I.md): Waco UPF-7 · Merritt Island, FL · Oct 26, 2024 · N30146 · Minor damage > On 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 20240224020099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240224020099A.md): Waco UPF-7 · Atlanta, GA · Feb 24, 2024 · N30169 · Substantial damage > The 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 20230820014519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230820014519A.md): Waco UPF-7 · Warrenton, VA · Aug 20, 2023 · N39721 · Substantial damage > On 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 20220806020321A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220806020321A.md): Waco UPF-7 · Erwinna, PA · Aug 6, 2022 · N32141 · Substantial damage > This 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 20220605009619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220605009619I.md): Waco UPF-7 · Cincinnati, OH · Jun 5, 2022 · N32079 · No damage > Upon 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 20180616015549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180616015549I.md): Waco UPF-7 · St Simons Islan, GA · Jun 16, 2018 · N134Q · Minor damage > On 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 20170928014199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170928014199A.md): Waco UPF-7 · Oklawaha, FL · Sep 28, 2017 · N29909 · Substantial damage > Per 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 20170703008839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170703008839A.md): Waco UPF-7 · St. Simons, GA · Jul 3, 2017 · N134Q · Substantial damage > On 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 20150908015389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150908015389I.md): Waco UPF-7 · Manteo, NC · Sep 8, 2015 · N32159 · Minor damage > The 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 20150603008959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150603008959A.md): Waco UPF-7 · Montrose, CO · Jun 3, 2015 · N29943 · Substantial damage > Aircraft 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 20150306003129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150306003129A.md): Waco UPF-7 · Rio Vista, CA · Mar 6, 2015 · N32063 · Substantial damage > On 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 20140922021709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140922021709I.md): Waco UPF-7 · Jacksonville, FL · Sep 22, 2014 · N39743 · Minor damage > Aircraft 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 20140629012059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140629012059A.md): Waco UPF-7 · Bealton, VA · Jun 29, 2014 · N32162 · Substantial damage > While 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 20130311003099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130311003099A.md): Waco UPF-7 · Paso Robles, CA · Mar 11, 2013 · N29969 · Substantial damage > The 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 20120827019329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120827019329A.md): Waco UPF-7 · Jim Falls, WI · Aug 27, 2012 · N32011 · Substantial damage > Aircraft 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 20120526013439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120526013439I.md): Waco UPF-7 · Wolfeboro, NH · May 26, 2012 · N32112 · Minor damage > Upon 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 20120429009329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120429009329I.md): Waco UPF-7 · Pomona, CA · Apr 29, 2012 · N29962 · Minor damage > Pilot 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 20110312007139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110312007139A.md): Waco UPF-7 · Brownsville, TX · Mar 12, 2011 · N30136 · Destroyed > On 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 20100711038499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100711038499I.md): Waco UPF-7 · Westfield, MA · Jul 11, 2010 · N30130 · Minor damage > [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 20100609041981I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100609041981I.md): Waco UPF7 · East Alton, IL · Jun 9, 2010 · N9318 · Minor damage > Pilot of N9318 taxied his aircraft into N7019J, a lancaire that was tied down on the ramp at aln. - [Incident 20100605040199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100605040199I.md): Waco UPF-7 · Junction City, KS · Jun 5, 2010 · N29926 · Minor damage > The 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 20090508010969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090508010969I.md): Waco UPF7 · Christmas, FL · May 8, 2009 · N32136 · No damage > (-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 20080614842959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080614842959I.md): Waco UPF7 · Lebanon, NH · Jun 14, 2008 · N29357 · Minor damage > (-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 20070619011209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070619011209A.md): Waco UPF7 · Reno, NV · Jun 19, 2007 · N32035 · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft ground looped while landing at Reno-Tahoe international airport. Substantial wind damage occurred on the lower right wing. - [Accident 20070203002161A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070203002161A.md): Waco UPF7 · Torrance, CA · Feb 3, 2007 · N30140 · Substantial damage > (-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 20061008026692A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061008026692A.md): Waco UPF7 · Lake Village, IN · Oct 8, 2006 · N39714 · Minor damage > (-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 20060709013709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060709013709I.md): Waco UPF7 · Edgartown, MA · Jul 9, 2006 · N32126 · Minor damage > (-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 20050709014719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050709014719I.md): Waco UPF7 · Upland, CA · Jul 9, 2005 · N29338 · Minor damage > (-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 20030108000439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030108000439I.md): Waco UPF7 · Key West, FL · Jan 8, 2003 · N32049 · Minor damage > (-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 20021001035949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021001035949A.md): Waco UPF7 · Owatonna, MN · Oct 1, 2002 · N32039 · Substantial damage > (-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 20020830037149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020830037149I.md): Waco UPF7 · Montgomery, NY · Aug 30, 2002 · N29925 · Minor damage > (-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 20020717037951A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020717037951A.md): Waco UPF7 · Dayton, OH · Jul 17, 2002 · N29988 · Substantial damage > (-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 20010922028019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010922028019I.md): Waco UPF7 · Burnthills, NY · Sep 22, 2001 · N30187 · Minor damage > (-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 20010912026729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010912026729I.md): Waco UPF7 · Three Rivers, MI · Sep 12, 2001 · N173E > (-23)Pilot flew aircraft during time when national airspace system was closed. - [Incident 20010217001479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010217001479I.md): Waco UPF7 · Homestead, FL · Feb 17, 2001 · N32132 · Minor damage > (-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 20001027019039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001027019039A.md): Waco UPF7 · Key West, FL · Oct 27, 2000 · N32049 · Substantial damage > (-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 20000723007299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000723007299A.md): Waco UPF7 · Warrenton, VA · Jul 23, 2000 · N32162 · No damage > (-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 20000702040339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000702040339A.md): Waco UPF7 · Bally, PA · Jul 2, 2000 · N32133 · Substantial damage > (.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 20000525032329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000525032329I.md): Waco UPF7 · Washington, IN · May 25, 2000 · N39752 · Minor damage > (-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 19991017046489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991017046489A.md): Waco UPF7 · Jean, NV · Oct 17, 1999 · N32186 · No damage > (-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 19980803019389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980803019389A.md): Waco UPF7 · Key West, FL · Aug 3, 1998 · N29927 · Destroyed > Banner 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 19970712018149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970712018149A.md): Waco UPF7 · Springfield, IL · Jul 12, 1997 · N30136 · Substantial damage > Aircraft 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 19970114000449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970114000449A.md): Waco UPF7 · Sanibel, FL · Jan 14, 1997 · N29986 · Substantial damage > Lost RPM at cruise. Engine rough. Landed downwind on a beach. Swerved avoid people. Nosed over in surf. - [Incident 19961005041329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961005041329I.md): Waco UPF7 · Naples, FL · Oct 5, 1996 · N29986 · Minor damage > Lost power. Landed on a beach. Struck stakes in sand. - [Accident 19960730020219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960730020219A.md): Waco UPF7 · Payson, AZ · Jul 30, 1996 · N29974 · Substantial damage > Test flight after tbo. Ran off left side runway landing. Damaged wing spars. Maintaining alignment insuficient. - [Incident 19960706021019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960706021019I.md): Waco UPF7 · Kill Devil Hill, NC · Jul 6, 1996 · N32132 · Minor damage > Narrative: 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 19960525046909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960525046909A.md): Waco UPF7 · Eastcanton, PA · May 25, 1996 · N32091 · Substantial damage > (-16) Pilot lost control of his aircraft on landing. - [Incident 19960505013549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960505013549I.md): Waco UPF7 · Lawrence, MA · May 5, 1996 · N32027 · Minor damage > Narrative: 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 19950929030669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950929030669A.md): Waco UPF7 · Staten Island, NY · Sep 29, 1995 · N167K · Substantial damage > Lost prop blade at cruise. Engine tore out of place and hanging. Landed parking lost. Prop blade failed at a nick. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-upf-7/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 ('9601302') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/waco-upf-7/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.