N1739KLUSCOMBE 8E2025-01-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

LUSCOMBE 8ES/N: 4466

Summary

On January 27, 2025, a Luscombe 8E (N1739K) was involved in an accident near Brush, CO. 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 failure of the left main landing gear forward strut.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA089. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1739K.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 27, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA089
Location
Brush, CO
Event ID
20250130199624
Coordinates
40.264361, -103.575630
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of the left main landing gear forward strut.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
4466
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
8EL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAS PART SALES LLC
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631
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# CEN25LA089