Waco UPF-7

NTSB investigations · 94

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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 ('9601302')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA24LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in gusting crosswind conditions.Feb 24, 2024 · N30169 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Warrenton, VAA ground loop during landing resulting from a partial separation of the right main landing gear strut during takeoff.Aug 20, 2023 · N39721 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA364Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Erwinna, PAThe inability of both pilots to see and avoid the collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the red airplane’s decision to utilize the converging runway for takeoff, contrary to the guidance published in the airport facility directory. Also…Aug 6, 2022 · N32141 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA340Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Ocklawaha, FLA failure of both magnetos due to multiple deficiencies, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Sep 28, 2017 · N29909 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Brunswick, GAThe failure of the right main landing gear strut brace for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Jul 3, 2017 · N134Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA295Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Montrose, COThe pilot's failure to attain suitable altitude while flying over high mountainous terrain in downdraft conditions.Jun 3, 2015 · N29943 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Rio Vista, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 6, 2015 · N32063 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA319Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Warrenton, VAA total loss of engine power during a low pass for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine.Jun 29, 2014 · N32162 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Paso Robles, CAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.Mar 11, 2013 · N29969 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA582Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Jim Falls, WIThe blockage of the right fuel tank vent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Aug 27, 2012 · N32011 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA228Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Brownsville, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 12, 2011 · N30136 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA375Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Manteo, NCThe pilot's improper decision to exit the airplane, with the engine operating. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent throttle movement by the passenger.Jul 4, 2009 · N32132 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Jun 19, 2007 · N32035 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Palos Verdes, CAthe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from each other while maneuvering in close proximity.Feb 3, 2007 · N30140 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF7 · Lake Village, INInadequate visual lookout by the pilot. A factor associated with the accident was that neither airplane was equipped with communications equipment.Oct 8, 2006 · N39714 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI05WA182Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationWaco UPF-7 · Moose Jaw, CanadaJul 10, 2005 · N2369Q · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Owatonna, MNThe remedial action not performed by the certified flight instructor (CFI) during the bounced landing and directional control not maintained during the go-around by CFI. Contributing factors were the CFIs preflight planning/preparation in placing the dual…Oct 1, 2002 · N32039 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Dayton, OHThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Kitfox. Factors related to the accident were the non-radio equipped Waco, and the hazy visual conditions.Jul 17, 2002 · N29988 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Key West, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing with a quartering tail wind, resulting in the aircraft nosing over and coming to rest inverted.Oct 27, 2000 · N32049 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF7 · Warrenton, VAthe loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to an inoperative magneto.Jul 23, 2000 · N32162 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Bally, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an aborted takeoff.Jul 2, 2000 · N32133 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF7 · Jean, NVThe pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing for departure. Factors in the accident were: the narrow nature of the taxiway and the pilot of the other airplane's subsequent inability to S-turn for better…Oct 17, 1999 · N32186 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB MIA98LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Key West, FLA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery.Aug 3, 1998 · N29927 · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Springfield, ILfailure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to this accident were: the hazy weather condition, the resultant difficulty in keeping the other airplane in sight, and the pilot's diverted attention, while looking…Jul 12, 1997 · N30136 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Sanibel, FLA partial loss of engine power (rough running engine) for undetermined reason.Jan 14, 1997 · N29986 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF7 · Payson, AZthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on touchdown and the landing ground roll.Jul 30, 1996 · N29974 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · East Canton, PAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with obstacles. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.May 25, 1996 · N32091 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Staten Island, NYFailure of the propeller blade due to fatigue, which resulted in severe vibration, subsequent separation of the engine, and a forced landing.Sep 29, 1995 · N167K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC95LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in an unlocked engine primer and subsequent loss of engine power.Aug 18, 1995 · N134Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Chino, CAfailure of the attachment link for the master cylinder return spring, which allowed the left brake to lock.Apr 22, 1995 · N20971 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA189Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Good Hope, ILFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's impairment due to use of a prescription drug that was not approved for use while flying.Jun 4, 1994 · N29952 · DestroyedNTSB SEA94LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Lander, WYPoor in-flight planning decision. Factors to the accident were: whiteout conditions and inadvertent VFR into IMC.Apr 27, 1994 · N134Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92FA257Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Sedona, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure. Factors in the accident were: 1) the unreliable fuel sight gauges which were contaminated with a tar like residue which may have…Jun 23, 1992 · N29926 · DestroyedNTSB LAX91LA370Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Wallace, CAThe pilot's failure to properly align his airplane with the runway and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors related to the presence of rough and downhill terrain adjacent to the runway.Aug 25, 1991 · N30107 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Manning, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner once the airplane had departed the runway surface. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the entire…Aug 5, 1991 · N29926 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Stebensville, PAThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, his improper fuel consumption calculations, and his failure to flare the airplane during the forced landing.Jul 9, 1991 · N32126 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Key West, FLA momentary loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.May 15, 1991 · N32133 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Erwinna, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take off roll.Oct 9, 1990 · N32091 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Key West, FLThe failure of the pilot to adequately watch for parked aircraft after becoming distracted.Nov 26, 1989 · N32133 · No damageNTSB MIA89LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Key West, FLInadequate visual lookout by the Waco pilot, which resulted in his misjudgement of clearance between his aircraft and the Cessna 172 and a subsequent collision.Sep 10, 1989 · N32133 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB DEN89LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF7 · Watkins, COFailure of the left brake assembly, and subsequent loss of directional control by the pilot.Aug 27, 1989 · N2369Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Plymouth, NHLoss of directional control during an aborted takeoff. The ditch was a related factor.Aug 2, 1989 · N39752 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Creve Coeur, MOImproper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot and carburetor ice. Contributing factors were: carburetor icing conditions, high obstructions and terrain conditions (corn crop).Jun 6, 1989 · N29309 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Marathon, FLThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft and inadvertently allowed it to ground loop. Crosswind was a contributing factor.Mar 21, 1989 · N39752 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89IA080Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Marathon, FLFuel starvation due to a corroded carburetor.Feb 6, 1989 · N39721 · Minor damageNTSB NYC88LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Greenland, NHThe intention of the flight was to give people at an annual company picnic a ride in the aircraft. After takeoff and while starting a left turn the pilot stated that he encountered a 'sudden windshear/downdraft.' The aircraft never got above 200 feet and…Jul 21, 1988 · N20973 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Plymouth, NHThe plt reported that the eng lost power during takeoff as the acft was climbing thru about 200 to 250 ft AGL. Unable to restore power, he turned to land in a corn field, but was unable to reach it. He then selected a smaller field, but during the landing,…Jul 9, 1988 · N32126 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Key West, FLWhile on a sightseeing flt, during the landing roll with a direct crosswind from the rt at 9 KTS, the plt reported that the acft turned into the wind. He was unable to correct this with left rudder & braking before the acft travelled into a ditch. He further…Jul 6, 1988 · N32133 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · St Petersburg, FLThe plt stated that while on apch to land, the engine lost power. During an attempt to land on runway 36 the acft stalled & nosed in from an approximate 50 foot altitude. No determination could be made as to the nature of the malfunction of the engine as…Feb 14, 1988 · N29368 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Laramie, WYThe plt stated that a flt from California to Laramie was uneventful. The acft was then refueled and he departed to the east. Shortly after takeoff, the engine began to lose power and the cockpit filled with smoke. The plt executed an emergency landing next to…Aug 3, 1986 · N30196 · Destroyed
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