NC698NWACO KNF 1991-07-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

WACO KNF S/N: 3246

Summary

On July 24, 1991, a Waco KNF (NC698N) was involved in an incident near Wendover, UT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: PILOT INSTALLED AN IMPROPER 'O' RING WHICH RESTRICTED NORMAL LANDING GEAR EXTENSION AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE PILOT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA188. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft NC698N.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 24, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA188
Location
WENDOVER, UT
Event ID
20001212X17722
Coordinates
40.970195, -111.510513
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT INSTALLED AN IMPROPER 'O' RING WHICH RESTRICTED NORMAL LANDING GEAR EXTENSION AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WACO
Serial Number
3246
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1930
Model / ICAO
KNF WACF
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
KNF

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MURRAY KEVIN D
Address
1954 SKYWAY DR
City
MONETA
State / Zip Code
VA 24121-4469
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA91LA188