N71793

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8A S/N: 3220

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 18, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA170
Location
ITHACA, NY
Event ID
20001213X28965
Coordinates
42.440578, -76.500473
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

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
3220
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
8A L8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8A

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