Aircraft Description
N30136 is a 1980 Waco UPF-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jim Franklin Aviation Service INC in Ruidoso, NM. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 4, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on January 28, 2010. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N30136 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A325E9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N30136 was last updated on August 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Waco Aircraft Corporation produced a wide range of biplanes from the 1920s through 1940s. Waco biplanes are among the most sought-after vintage aircraft, with the YMF-5 being reproduced as a modern classic. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the UPF-7 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N30136. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (3)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2011 | CEN11FA228 | Substantial | Serious | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 12, 1997 | CHI97LA211 | Substantial | None | failure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to this accident were: the hazy weather condition, the resultant difficulty in keeping the other airplane in sight, and the pilot's diverted attention, while looking for the other airplane during the airshow routine. |
| Oct 3, 1982 | FTW83LA002 | Substantial | None | Pending |
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
failure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to this accident were: the hazy weather condition, the resultant difficulty in keeping the other airplane in sight, and the pilot's diverted attention, while looking for the other airplane during the airshow routine.
Pending
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC