N71183LUSCOMBE 8A 1992-08-24 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

LUSCOMBE 8A S/N: 2610

Summary

On August 24, 1992, a Luscombe 8A (N71183) was involved in an accident near Snoqualmie, WA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S NOT MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT BECAUSE OF INCAPACITATION RESULTING FROM BOTH HYPOGLYCEMIA/DIET AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA188. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N71183.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 24, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA188
Location
SNOQUALMIE, WA
Event ID
20001211X15545
Coordinates
47.420543, -121.369323
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S NOT MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT BECAUSE OF INCAPACITATION RESULTING FROM BOTH HYPOGLYCEMIA/DIET AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
2610
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
8A L8
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PIPER BRIAN J
Address
4214 129TH PL SE 1
Status
Deregistered
City
BELLEVUE
State / Zip Code
WA 98006
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# SEA92LA188