N23060LUSCOMBE 8C 1989-10-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

LUSCOMBE 8C S/N: 984

Summary

On October 20, 1989, a Luscombe 8C (N23060) was involved in an accident near Casa Grande, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR ADVERSE WINDS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA009. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N23060.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 20, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90LA009
Location
CASA GRANDE, AZ
Event ID
20001213X29635
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR ADVERSE WINDS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
984
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
8C L8
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HERTELER ENTERPRISES INC
Address
BOX 5400
Status
Deregistered
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
NM 87123
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# LAX90LA009