N1404KLUSCOMBE 8A 1988-08-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

LUSCOMBE 8A S/N: 4131

Summary

On August 28, 1988, a Luscombe 8A (N1404K) was involved in an accident near Painton, MO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT DID NOT MAINTIAN THE PROPER DECENT RATE ON THE FINAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC88DCA03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1404K.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 28, 1988
NTSB Number
MKC88DCA03
Location
PAINTON, MO
Event ID
20001213X26641
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT DID NOT MAINTIAN THE PROPER DECENT RATE ON THE FINAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
4131
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
8A L8
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DEJOURNETT WILLIAM
Address
PO BOX 162
Status
Deregistered
City
ESSEX
State / Zip Code
MO 63846
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# MKC88DCA03