Waco UPF-7 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 45 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 06, 2022 | Erwinna, PA | N32141 | Minor | substantial |
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 …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 contributing was the failure of the pilot of the black airplane to adequately utilize his radio to announce his taxi on the common traffic advisory frequency and his failure to recognize that an airplane was departing from a converging runway. |
| Mar 11, 2013 | Paso Robles, CA | N29969 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jul 04, 2009 | Manteo, NC | N32132 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to exit the airplane, with the engine operating. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent throttle movement by t…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. |
| Feb 03, 2007 | Palos Verdes, CA | N30140 | Minor | minor | the failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from each other while maneuvering in close proximity. |
| Jul 17, 2002 | Dayton, OH | N29988 | Minor | substantial |
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 condi…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. |
| Oct 27, 2000 | KEY WEST, FL | N32049 | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing with a quartering tail wind, resulting in the aircraft nosing over and coming …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. |
| Jul 02, 2000 | BALLY, PA | N32133 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an aborted takeoff. |
| Aug 03, 1998 | KEY WEST, FL | N29927 | Minor | destroyed | A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. |
| May 25, 1996 | EAST CANTON, PA | N32091 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and subs…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. |
| Apr 27, 1994 | LANDER, WY | N134Q | Minor | substantial | POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING DECISION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND INADVERTENT VFR INTO IMC. |
| Aug 25, 1991 | WALLACE, CA | N30107 | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY ALIGN HIS AIRPLANE WITH THE RUNWAY AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING FACTO…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. |
| 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. |
| Feb 06, 1989 | MARATHON, FL | N39721 | Minor | minor | FUEL STARVATION DUE TO A CORRODED CARBURETOR. |
| Aug 03, 1986 | LARAMIE, WY | N30196 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 14, 1985 | Norwood, MA | N39714 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |