Aircraft Description
N903H is a 1929 Waco GXE, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hicks James W in Valparaiso, IN. The registration certificate was issued on July 17, 2014. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N903H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC7B00 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N903H was last updated on March 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The WACO G-series represented the company's venture into custom cabin biplanes during the final years of the biplane era. While no specific model designated "WACG" was produced, the G-series variants including the EGC-7, DGC-7, and ZGC-7 first appeared in 1937. These were high-wing biplanes powered by Wright R-760 or Jacobs radial engines, accommodating 3-4 passengers in enclosed cabins. With approximately 77 examples built across all G-variants, they were manufactured by the Waco Aircraft Company of Troy, Ohio. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is WACG.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N903H. 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 (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2005 | IAD05LA074 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop and impact with the runway. A factor in the accident was the limited authority of the tailwheel steering system. |
| Apr 23, 1998 | MIA98LA147 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for wind. Contributing was a crosswind. |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop and impact with the runway. A factor in the accident was the limited authority of the tailwheel steering system.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for wind. Contributing was a crosswind.
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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