Aircraft Description
N39752 is a 1942 Waco UPF-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bankston Aviation LLC in Mount Juliet, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 1, 2023. Powered by a Jacobs R-755A2M engine producing 300 horsepower, N39752 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49FEC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N39752 was last updated on September 5, 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 N39752. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1989 | NYC89LA180 | Substantial | None | LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. THE DITCH WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Mar 21, 1989 | MIA89LA112 | Substantial | None | THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND INADVERTENTLY ALLOWED IT TO GROUND LOOP. CROSSWIND WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. |
LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. THE DITCH WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND INADVERTENTLY ALLOWED IT TO GROUND LOOP. CROSSWIND WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
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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