N2154KLUSCOMBE 8A 1989-06-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

LUSCOMBE 8A S/N: 4881

Summary

On June 30, 1989, a Luscombe 8A (N2154K) was involved in an accident near Sebewaing, MI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S INATTENTIVE AIRCRAFT HANDLING WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO DETECT AND PREVENT THE AIRCRAFT'S DESCENT INTO THE WHEAT FIELD.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA126. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2154K.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 30, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA126
Location
SEBEWAING, MI
Event ID
20001213X28541
Coordinates
43.730655, -83.450271
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S INATTENTIVE AIRCRAFT HANDLING WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO DETECT AND PREVENT THE AIRCRAFT'S DESCENT INTO THE WHEAT FIELD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
4881
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
8A L8
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# CHI89LA126