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April 13, 1986 · Luscombe 8B · N28914
Pittsford, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Pittsford, MI
Aircraft
Luscombe 8B
Tail Number
N28914
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI86FA120
THE PILOT OVERSHOT FINAL APPROACH DUE TO A 10-15 KT TAILWIND ON BASE LEG. ACCORDING TO A PILOT FRIEND ON THE GROUND HE PUT THE ACFT INTO A 60 DEGREE BANK TO IN AN ATTEMPT TO REALIGN HIMSELF WITH THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE. DURING THIS STEEP TURN THE AIRCRAFT STALLED. THE LOW ALTITUDE AT THE TIME OF THE STALL PRECLUDED RECOVERY BEFORE GROUND IMPACT.
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THE PILOT OVERSHOT FINAL APPROACH DUE TO A 10-15 KT TAILWIND ON BASE LEG. ACCORDING TO A PILOT FRIEND ON THE GROUND HE PUT THE ACFT INTO A 60 DEGREE BANK TO IN AN ATTEMPT TO REALIGN HIMSELF WITH THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE. DURING THIS STEEP TURN THE AIRCRAFT STALLED. THE LOW ALTITUDE AT THE TIME OF THE STALL PRECLUDED RECOVERY BEFORE GROUND IMPACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 EST
Nearest AirportJulian Rla (1nm NNW)
Runway18
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8B
Tail NumberN28914
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-145B2 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:30
Weather SourceWFAC