N71909Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A 1985-05-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A S/N: 3336

Summary

On May 15, 1985, a Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N71909) was involved in an accident near Astatula, FL. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA85FA170. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N71909.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 15, 1985
NTSB Number
MIA85FA170
Location
ASTATULA, FL
Event ID
20001214X36520
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SILVAIRE
Serial Number
3336
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
LUSCOMBE 8A AT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
Country
United States

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA85FA170