N71899LUSCOMBE 82024-08-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8S/N: 3326

Summary

On August 30, 2024, a Luscombe 8 (N71899) was involved in an incident near Bend, OR. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A failure of the left fuel valve, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA294. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N71899.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 30, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA294
Location
Bend, OR
Event ID
20240904195054
Coordinates
44.094561, -121.200220
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A failure of the left fuel valve, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
3326
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
LUSCOMBE 8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RUDD DAVID L
Address
24330 SNAKE RIVER RD
City
ASOTIN
State / Zip Code
WA 99402-9506
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# WPR24LA294