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October 15, 1982 · Luscombe 8A · N1094K
Delavan, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Delavan, WI
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A
Tail Number
N1094K
Operator
Daniel T Wellace
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI83FA016
THE AIRPORT MANAGER STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN FLYING FOR ABOUT 45 MIN WHEN IT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT. HE REPORTED THAT THE PILOT MADE A LOW PASS OVER THE RUNWAY, AS IF HE WAS CHECKING THE WIND FOR LANDING. HE SAW THE PILOT START TO CLIMB AND ENTER A LEFT TURN, BUT DID NOT SEE THE PLANE CRASH. TWO OTHER WITNESSES ALSO SAW THE PLANE START TO CLIMB AND TURN. ONE OF THE WITNESSES SAW THE PLANE GO INTO A STEEP BANK AND THEN SUDDENLY GO STRAIGHT DOWN. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED, NOSE DOWN, IN A CORN FIELD.
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THE AIRPORT MANAGER STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN FLYING FOR ABOUT 45 MIN WHEN IT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT. HE REPORTED THAT THE PILOT MADE A LOW PASS OVER THE RUNWAY, AS IF HE WAS CHECKING THE WIND FOR LANDING. HE SAW THE PILOT START TO CLIMB AND ENTER A LEFT TURN, BUT DID NOT SEE THE PLANE CRASH. TWO OTHER WITNESSES ALSO SAW THE PLANE START TO CLIMB AND TURN. ONE OF THE WITNESSES SAW THE PLANE GO INTO A STEEP BANK AND THEN SUDDENLY GO STRAIGHT DOWN. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED, NOSE DOWN, IN A CORN FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:12 CDT
Nearest AirportLAKELAWN (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN1094K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDaniel T Wellace
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-I · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 14 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg