N1398KLuscombe Aircraft 8E2026-04-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Luscombe Aircraft 8ES/N: 4125

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 19, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA169
Location
Meeker, CO
Event ID
20260420202849
Coordinates
39.733022, -108.143210
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Luscombe Aircraft
Serial Number
4125
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KRANTZ TIMOTHY
Address
3170 GRANDVIEW AVE
City
CANON CITY
State / Zip Code
CO 81212-9351
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# CEN26LA169