N71231LUSCOMBE 8A 1990-04-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8A S/N: 3908968

Summary

On April 18, 1990, a Luscombe 8A (N71231) was involved in an incident near Frederick, MD. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND USED EXCESSIVE BRAKING TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO90LA035. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N71231.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 18, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90LA035
Location
FREDERICK, MD
Event ID
20001212X22865
Coordinates
39.420989, -77.410316
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND USED EXCESSIVE BRAKING TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
3908968
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
8A L8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
101 ARNEYS MOUNT RD
City
PEMBERTON
State / Zip Code
NJ 08068-1312
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# BFO90LA035