MKC76FER31

NTSB accident investigation · Luscombe 8A · Lesuer, MN · September 26, 1975

Accident · Minor injuriesClosed
Date
September 26, 1975
Place
Lesuer, MN · LESUER, MN
Injuries
1 minor
Damage
Destroyed
Phase of flight
Enroute
Aircraft
N45916Luscombe 8A
Status
Completed · report November 11, 1975
Report
Brief approved by the director
FAA report
19750926031789A
Case key
150682

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NTSB brief

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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-2920  75/9/26    LESUER,MN           LUSCOMBE 8A         CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 21, 152
        TIME - 1530                    N45916              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION         LAST ENROUTE STOP
          MANKATO,MN                  RETURN                       GLENCOE,MN
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLIDED WITH: WIRES/POLES                               IN FLIGHT: OTHER
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - UNWARRANTED LOW FLYING
        FACTOR(S)
           TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
         FIRE AFTER IMPACT
        REMARKS- FLYING AT LOW ALT ABT 50-60 FT AGL.

Aircraft

Registration
N45916
Reported as
Luscombe 8A
Category
Airplane
Engine
reciprocating
Damage
Destroyed

FAA reports on this event · 1

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