N29309

Substantial
None

WACO UPF-7 S/N: 5336

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 6, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA128
Location
CREVE COEUR, MO
Event ID
20001213X28631
Coordinates
38.660675, -90.459396
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WACO
Serial Number
5336
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1940
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
MCGRATH JOEL M
Address
8220 N LEMON LN
City
NINE MILE FALLS
State / Zip Code
WA 99026-9219
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# MKC89LA128