N45537LUSCOMBE 8A 1990-07-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8A S/N: 2064

Summary

On July 12, 1990, a Luscombe 8A (N45537) was involved in an incident near Logan, UT. 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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE WHEEL BRAKES. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN90LA162. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N45537.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 12, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90LA162
Location
LOGAN, UT
Event ID
20001212X23681
Coordinates
41.720470, -111.839874
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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE WHEEL BRAKES. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
2064
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
8A L8
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOWELL JAMES D
Address
1016 S CHURCH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
PARIS
State / Zip Code
TX 75460-7171
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# DEN90LA162