N71586LUSCOMBE 82025-01-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

LUSCOMBE 8S/N: 3013

Summary

On January 16, 2025, a Luscombe 8 (N71586) was involved in an accident near Omaha, NE. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA080. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N71586.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 16, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA080
Location
Omaha, NE
Event ID
20250117199561
Coordinates
41.195986, -96.112265
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
3013
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ANDERSON MARK A
Address
PO BOX 303
City
BATES CITY
State / Zip Code
MO 64011-0303
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# CEN25LA080