N39752WACO UPF-7 1989-08-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

WACO UPF-7 S/N: 5885

Summary

On August 02, 1989, a Waco UPF-7 (N39752) was involved in an incident near Plymouth, NH. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. THE DITCH WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N39752.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 2, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA180
Location
PLYMOUTH, NH
Event ID
20001213X29228
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. THE DITCH WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WACO
Serial Number
5885
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
BANKSTON AVIATION LLC
Address
424 BURGESS RD
City
MOUNT JULIET
State / Zip Code
TN 37122-4733
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# NYC89LA180