Accident Luscombe 8E C-FKYF,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 215202
 
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Date:Monday 20 August 2018
Time:13:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic L8 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Luscombe 8E
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: C-FKYF
MSN: 5701
Year of manufacture:1947
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:5 nm South of Sundre, AB (CFN7) -   Canada
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Sundre, AB (CFN7)
Destination airport:Sundre, AB (CFN7)
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
A privately operated 1947 Luscombe 8E aircraft, was conducting a local flight from Sundre, AB (CFN7) with one pilot and one passenger on board. During the flight, the pilot was practicing forced approaches to a cattle field, 5 nm South of CFN7. During the manoeuvre, the aircraft contacted the ground and struck a wire fence bordering the field. The aircraft flipped over and was substantially damaged. There were no injuries.

Sources:

TSB A18W0131

Revision history:

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