Waco UPF-7 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 45 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

45

All Events

24

Incidents

15

Minor

3

Serious

3

Fatal (4 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 09, 1991 STEBENSVILLE, PA N32126 Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE, HIS IMPROPER FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO FLARE THE AIRPLANE DURING THE FORCED LANDIN…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE, HIS IMPROPER FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO FLARE THE AIRPLANE DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
May 15, 1991 KEY WEST, FL N32133 Incident substantial A MOMENTARY LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Oct 09, 1990 ERWINNA, PA N32091 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL.
Nov 26, 1989 KEY WEST, FL N32133 Incident — THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY WATCH FOR PARKED AIRCRAFT AFTER BECOMING DISTRACTED.
Aug 02, 1989 PLYMOUTH, NH N39752 Incident substantial LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. THE DITCH WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Jun 06, 1989 CREVE COEUR, MO N29309 Incident substantial
IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT AND CARBURETOR ICE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS AND TER…

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).
Mar 21, 1989 MARATHON, FL N39752 Incident substantial THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND INADVERTENTLY ALLOWED IT TO GROUND LOOP. CROSSWIND WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Feb 06, 1989 MARATHON, FL N39721 Minor minor FUEL STARVATION DUE TO A CORRODED CARBURETOR.
Jul 21, 1988 GREENLAND, NH N20973 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1988 PLYMOUTH, NH N32126 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 06, 1988 KEY WEST, FL N32133 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 14, 1988 ST PETERSBURG, FL N29368 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1986 LARAMIE, WY N30196 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 14, 1985 Norwood, MA N39714 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 06, 1984 BRIGHTON, CO N32079 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 30, 1984 HAMILTON, OH N39717 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 23, 1984 ORANGE, MA N32127 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1983 NEW LEXINGTON, OH N29957 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1982 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N30136 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1982 POPULAR GROVE, IL N39714 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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