N39721WACO UPF-72023-08-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

WACO UPF-7S/N: 5854

Summary

On August 20, 2023, a Waco UPF-7 (N39721) was involved in an incident near Warrenton, VA. 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: A ground loop during landing resulting from a partial separation of the right main landing gear strut during takeoff.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA345. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N39721.

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