N2943K

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8A S/N: 5670

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 13, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA084
Location
BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV
Event ID
20001213X28436
Coordinates
40.469741, -117.030677
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITION BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE WIND GUSTS ENCOUNTERED DURING LANDING FLARE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
5670
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
8A L8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DURKE RAIMUND
Address
2065 CR 4915
City
BEN WHEELER
State / Zip Code
TX 75754
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# SEA89LA084