N39721WACO UPF-7 1989-02-06 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
Minor

WACO UPF-7 S/N: 5854

Summary

On February 06, 1989, a Waco UPF-7 (N39721) was involved in an accident near Marathon, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL STARVATION DUE TO A CORRODED CARBURETOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89IA080. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N39721.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 6, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89IA080
Location
MARATHON, FL
Event ID
20001213X27762
Coordinates
24.710437, -81.080207
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION DUE TO A CORRODED CARBURETOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WACO
Serial Number
5854
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1942
Model / ICAO
UPF-7 WACF
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
UPF-7

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CRNIC PAUL C
Address
14304 SPYGLASS RDG
City
CHESTERFIELD
State / Zip Code
MO 63017-2140
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# MIA89IA080