Summary
On May 24, 2021, a Luscombe 8A (N1331K) was involved in an accident near Skaneateles, NY. 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: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over event.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA231. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1331K.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over event.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA231