# NTSB investigations: 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 2 · 94 investigations

- [NTSB ERA24LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA125.md): Waco UPF-7 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2024 · N30169 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA23LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA345.md): Waco UPF-7 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2023 · N39721 · Substantial damage
  > A ground loop during landing resulting from a partial separation of the right main landing gear strut during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA22LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA364.md): Waco UPF-7 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2022 · N32141 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ERA17LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA340.md): Waco UPF 7 · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N29909 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of both magnetos due to multiple deficiencies, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA17LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA253.md): Waco UPF 7 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2017 · N134Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear strut brace for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN15LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA295.md): Waco UPF 7 · Montrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2015 · N29943 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain suitable altitude while flying over high mountainous terrain in downdraft conditions.
- [NTSB GAA15CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA001.md): Waco UPF 7 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2015 · N32063 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA14LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA319.md): Waco UPF 7 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2014 · N32162 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a low pass for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine.
- [NTSB WPR13CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA146.md): Waco UPF-7 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2013 · N29969 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA582.md): Waco UPF-7 · Jim Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2012 · N32011 · Substantial damage
  > The blockage of the right fuel tank vent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA228.md): Waco UPF-7 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2011 · N30136 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA375.md): Waco UPF-7 · Manteo, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N32132 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to exit the airplane, with the engine operating. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent throttle movement by the passenger.
- [NTSB LAX07CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA192.md): Waco UPF-7 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N32035 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX07LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA079.md): Waco UPF-7 · Palos Verdes, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2007 · N30140 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from each other while maneuvering in close proximity.
- [NTSB CHI07LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA005.md): Waco UPF7 · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N39714 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. A factor associated with the accident was that neither airplane was equipped with communications equipment.
- [NTSB CHI05WA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05WA182.md): Waco UPF-7 · Moose Jaw, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 10, 2005 · N2369Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA034.md): Waco UPF-7 · Owatonna, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N32039 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB NYC02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA141.md): Waco UPF-7 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N29988 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB MIA01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA019.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2000 · N32049 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB IAD00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA066.md): Waco UPF7 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · N32162 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to an inoperative magneto.
- [NTSB NYC00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA180.md): Waco UPF-7 · Bally, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N32133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA011.md): Waco UPF7 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1999 · N32186 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB MIA98LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA217.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1998 · N29927 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB CHI97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA211.md): Waco UPF-7 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N30136 · Substantial damage
  > failure 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…
- [NTSB MIA97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA062.md): Waco UPF-7 · Sanibel, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1997 · N29986 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power (rough running engine) for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX96LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA292.md): Waco UPF7 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1996 · N29974 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on touchdown and the landing ground roll.
- [NTSB NYC96LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA114.md): Waco UPF-7 · East Canton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N32091 · Substantial damage
  > the 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.
- [NTSB NYC95LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA231.md): Waco UPF-7 · Staten Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N167K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue, which resulted in severe vibration, subsequent separation of the engine, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA143.md): Waco UPF-7 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N134Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in an unlocked engine primer and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX95LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA166.md): Waco UPF-7 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N20971 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the attachment link for the master cylinder return spring, which allowed the left brake to lock.
- [NTSB CHI94LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA189.md): Waco UPF-7 · Good Hope, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N29952 · Destroyed
  > Failure 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.
- [NTSB SEA94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA110.md): Waco UPF-7 · Lander, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1994 · N134Q · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning decision. Factors to the accident were: whiteout conditions and inadvertent VFR into IMC.
- [NTSB LAX92FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA257.md): Waco UPF-7 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N29926 · Destroyed
  > Fuel 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…
- [NTSB LAX91LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA370.md): Waco UPF-7 · Wallace, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N30107 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ATL91LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA152.md): Waco UPF-7 · Manning, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1991 · N29926 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB NYC91LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA176.md): Waco UPF-7 · Stebensville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N32126 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, his improper fuel consumption calculations, and his failure to flare the airplane during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA91LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA147.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1991 · N32133 · Substantial damage
  > A momentary loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA007.md): Waco UPF-7 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1990 · N32091 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take off roll.
- [NTSB MIA90IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA036.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N32133 · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately watch for parked aircraft after becoming distracted.
- [NTSB MIA89LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA245.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N32133 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the Waco pilot, which resulted in his misjudgement of clearance between his aircraft and the Cessna 172 and a subsequent collision.
- [NTSB DEN89LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA201.md): Waco UPF7 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N2369Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left brake assembly, and subsequent loss of directional control by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC89LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA180.md): Waco UPF-7 · Plymouth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N39752 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff. The ditch was a related factor.
- [NTSB MKC89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA128.md): Waco UPF-7 · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N29309 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot and carburetor ice. Contributing factors were: carburetor icing conditions, high obstructions and terrain conditions (corn crop).
- [NTSB MIA89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA112.md): Waco UPF-7 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1989 · N39752 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft and inadvertently allowed it to ground loop. Crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA89IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA080.md): Waco UPF-7 · Marathon, FL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1989 · N39721 · Minor damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a corroded carburetor.
- [NTSB NYC88LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA190.md): Waco UPF-7 · Greenland, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1988 · N20973 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB NYC88LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA179.md): Waco UPF-7 · Plymouth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1988 · N32126 · Substantial damage
  > The 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,…
- [NTSB MIA88LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA216.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1988 · N32133 · Substantial damage
  > While 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…
- [NTSB MIA88LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA106.md): Waco UPF-7 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1988 · N29368 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB DEN86LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA215.md): Waco UPF-7 · Laramie, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1986 · N30196 · Destroyed
  > The 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…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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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