N1885B

Substantial
None

SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8FS/N: 6312

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA226
Location
Frenchville, ME
Event ID
20230511139288
Coordinates
47.283125, -68.305380
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SILVAIRE
Serial Number
6312
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
LUSCOMBE 8FAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
LUSCOMBE 8F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
N1885B LLC
Address
10720 BUSCH RD
City
BIRCH RUN
State / Zip Code
MI 48415-9224
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# ERA23LA226