N29309WACO UPF-7 1989-06-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

WACO UPF-7 S/N: 5336

Summary

On June 06, 1989, a Waco UPF-7 (N29309) was involved in an incident near Creve Coeur, MO. 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: 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).

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA128. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N29309.

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