N2669KLUSCOMBE 8E2024-02-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

LUSCOMBE 8ES/N: 5396

Summary

On February 23, 2024, a Luscombe 8E (N2669K) was involved in an accident near Truth or Consequences, NM. 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 airplane control during approach and landing that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a berm.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA102. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2669K.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 23, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA102
Location
Truth or Consequences, NM
Event ID
20240305193885
Coordinates
33.235361, -107.269880
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during approach and landing that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a berm.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
5396
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
8EL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHERMAN JOSEPH R
Address
312 ASBURY RD NE
City
RIO RANCHO
State / Zip Code
NM 87124-4836
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# WPR24LA102