N1286BLUSCOMBE 82025-04-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8S/N: 5913

Summary

On April 18, 2025, a Luscombe 8 (N1286B) was involved in an incident near Placerville, CA. 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: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA141. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1286B.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 18, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA141
Location
Placerville, CA
Event ID
20250422200051
Coordinates
38.799660, -120.737420
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
5913
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
INGRAHAM JIM E
Address
386 CARDINAL DR
City
WOODLAND
State / Zip Code
CA 95695-5870
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# WPR25LA141