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March 27, 1988 · Luscombe 8F · N1374B
Lompoc, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lompoc, CA
Aircraft
Luscombe 8F
Tail Number
N1374B
Operator
Bruce M Markovich
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA139
DURING THE LANDING ROLL WITH A CROSSWIND OF 15-20 KNOTS, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN AND, APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS OFF THE RUNWAY, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.
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DURING THE LANDING ROLL WITH A CROSSWIND OF 15-20 KNOTS, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN AND, APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS OFF THE RUNWAY, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PST
Nearest AirportLOMPOC (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8F
Tail NumberN1374B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBruce M Markovich
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-12F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 20 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC