Aircraft Description
N32039 is a 1941 Waco UPF-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hedges Aviation INC in Ronkonkoma, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 22, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 20, 2011. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming R680E SERIES engine producing 300 horsepower, N32039 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A37133 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N32039 was last updated on February 18, 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 N32039. 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 (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2002 | CHI03LA034 | Substantial | None | The remedial action not performed by the certified flight instructor (CFI) during the bounced landing and directional control not maintained during the go-around by CFI. Contributing factors were the CFIs preflight planning/preparation in placing the dual student in the rear seat, the limited ability for visual detection from the rear seat, and the lack of instructional experience of the CFI in the make and model of the accident airplane. The gusts and crosswind were additional factors. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC