N28580LUSCOMBE 8A 1991-07-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8A S/N: 1409

Summary

On July 25, 1991, a Luscombe 8A (N28580) was involved in an incident near Lake Geneva, WI. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: AIRCRAFT CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A QUARTERING TAILWIND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA229. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N28580.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 25, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA229
Location
LAKE GENEVA, WI
Event ID
20001212X17506
Coordinates
42.579158, -88.420341
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AIRCRAFT CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A QUARTERING TAILWIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
1409
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1940
Model / ICAO
8A L8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GOBLE JOHN H
Address
151 CONSTELLATION DR
City
CRESSON
State / Zip Code
TX 76035-5839
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# CHI91LA229