N1871B

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8-F S/N: 6298

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 11, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92LA051
Location
CHAPIN, IA
Event ID
20001212X18567
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILED CONNECTING ROD WHICH RESULTED IN A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
6298
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
8-F L8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SENSOR PAUL A
Address
117 19TH AVE NE
City
HAMPTON
State / Zip Code
IA 50441
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# CHI92LA051