N39721

Substantial
None

WACO UPF-7S/N: 5854

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 20, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA345
Location
Warrenton, VA
Event ID
20230821192912
Coordinates
38.550401, -77.715824
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A ground loop during landing resulting from a partial separation of the right main landing gear strut during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WACO
Serial Number
5854
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1942
Model / ICAO
UPF-7WACF
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# ERA23LA345