WACO UPF-7
Warrenton, VA — August 20, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 20, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA345 |
| Event ID | 20230821192912 |
| Location | Warrenton, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.55040, -77.71582 |
| Airport | FLYING CIRCUS AERODROME |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | WACO |
| Model | UPF-7 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
A ground loop during landing resulting from a partial separation of the right main landing gear strut during takeoff.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.