N71790

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8AS/N: 3217

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 5, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA239
Location
Newaygo, MI
Event ID
20250707200477
Coordinates
43.421570, -85.825340
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 inadequate fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during the flight which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
3217
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
8AL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHRISTY RONALD P
Address
80200 LINDEN HILLS ST
City
COVERT
State / Zip Code
MI 49043-8504
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# CEN25LA239