N2611KLUSCOMBE 8A 1993-02-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

LUSCOMBE 8A S/N: 5338

Summary

On February 28, 1993, a Luscombe 8A (N2611K) was involved in an accident near Mason City, IA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: EXCESSIVE BRAKING BY THE DUAL STUDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA100. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2611K.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 28, 1993
NTSB Number
CHI93LA100
Location
MASON CITY, IA
Event ID
20001211X11813
Coordinates
43.150772, -93.189086
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

EXCESSIVE BRAKING BY THE DUAL STUDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
5338
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
8A L8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GENGARELLY CLARE O
Address
PO BOX 1492
City
BENSON
State / Zip Code
AZ 85602-1492
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI93LA100