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August 24, 1992 · Luscombe 8A · N71183
Snoqualmie, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Snoqualmie, WA
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A
Tail Number
N71183
Operator
The Aviators
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA92LA188
THE PILOT DEPARTED THE AIRSTRIP TO THE WEST INTENDING TO FLY ONLY 3 TO 5 MINUTES. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TAKEOFF HE BLACKED OUT AND THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A RIGHT SPIRAL UNTIL IMPACTING THE GROUND. THE PILOT, WHO WAS TAKING A BLOOD GLUCOSE LOWERING MEDICATION (GLUCOTROL) FOR A MILD DIABETIC CONDITION, HAD JUST EATEN A LARGE BREAKFAST.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S NOT MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT BECAUSE OF INCAPACITATION RESULTING FROM BOTH HYPOGLYCEMIA/DIET AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT DEPARTED THE AIRSTRIP TO THE WEST INTENDING TO FLY ONLY 3 TO 5 MINUTES. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TAKEOFF HE BLACKED OUT AND THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A RIGHT SPIRAL UNTIL IMPACTING THE GROUND. THE PILOT, WHO WAS TAKING A BLOOD GLUCOSE LOWERING MEDICATION (GLUCOTROL) FOR A MILD DIABETIC CONDITION, HAD JUST EATEN A LARGE BREAKFAST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportBandera State Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length2342 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN71183
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorThe Aviators
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 2 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:49
Weather SourceWFAC