N2587K

Substantial
Minor

LUSCOMBE 8E S/N: 5314

Summary

On June 16, 1991, a Luscombe 8E (N2587K) was involved in an accident near Rock Springs, WY. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION TO ATTEMPT FLIGHTS IN UNFAVORABLE ENVIRONMENTAL CODNITIONS. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA134. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2587K.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 16, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA134
Location
ROCK SPRINGS, WY
Event ID
20001212X17387
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION TO ATTEMPT FLIGHTS IN UNFAVORABLE ENVIRONMENTAL CODNITIONS. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
5314
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
8E L8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
LUSCOMBE 8E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MAY MICHAEL S
Address
610 H RD
City
AXTELL
State / Zip Code
NE 68924-2415
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# SEA91LA134