N13075WACO UBF 1991-08-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

WACO UBF S/N: 3692

Summary

On August 11, 1991, a Waco UBF (N13075) was involved in an incident near Lincoln City, OR. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. THE TAILWIND & PROXIMITY OF TREES/BRUSH WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA166. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N13075.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 11, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA166
Location
LINCOLN CITY, OR
Event ID
20001212X17977
Coordinates
44.939128, -123.939903
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. THE TAILWIND & PROXIMITY OF TREES/BRUSH WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WACO
Serial Number
3692
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1933
Model / ICAO
UBF WACF
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
UBF

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BRAATZ RONALD W
Address
61510 COUGAR TRL
City
BEND
State / Zip Code
OR 97701-9424
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# SEA91LA166