Summary
On July 18, 1989, a Luscombe 8A (N71793) was involved in an incident near Ithaca, NY. 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: A LOSS OF CONTROL ON TAKEOFF DUE TO IMPROPER TAKEOFF TECHNIQUES.
This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA170. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N71793.
Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 18, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA170
Location
ITHACA, NY
Event ID
20001213X28965
Coordinates
42.440578, -76.500473
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A LOSS OF CONTROL ON TAKEOFF DUE TO IMPROPER TAKEOFF TECHNIQUES.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SHIELDS TOBY J
Address
11272 COOPER ST
City
CATO
State / Zip Code
NY 13033-4216
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# NYC89LA170