The operator's failure to provide sufficient weight and balance information to the flight crew, which resulted in a center of gravity aft of the limit, and a tail strike during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the incident are the operator's improper training of the flight crew on two-engine ferry procedures, the flight crew's incorrect calculation of the center of gravity, the company dispatcher's failure to comply with the proper weight and balance procedures, and the airplane manufacturer's unclear/conflicting information contained in their Two-Engine Ferry Manual.
N275WA
2026 WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT CORP YMF WACO F5C
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
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Ownership History: 1 prior registration
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| UNICAL AVIATION INC | CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA | Jan 30, 2014 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Oct 9, 2004
Incident
Minor Anchorage, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB ANC05IA002
Oct 24, 1997
Accident
Substantial MONTEVIDEO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsUnk
OperationFAR 129
NTSB DCA98WA005