N28545SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8A2025-06-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8AS/N: 1374

Summary

On June 20, 2025, a Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N28545) was involved in an incident near San Andreas, 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 loss of directional control during landing roll following an encounter with a dust devil.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA185. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N28545.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 20, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA185
Location
San Andreas, CA
Event ID
20250623200372
Coordinates
38.146111, -120.648160
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 loss of directional control during landing roll following an encounter with a dust devil.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SILVAIRE
Serial Number
1374
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1940
Model / ICAO
LUSCOMBE 8AAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
LUSCOMBE 8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KITTLE STACY S JR
Address
452 BUCKSKIN RD
City
ANGELS CAMP
State / Zip Code
CA 95222-9683
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# WPR25LA185