Accident Luscombe 8D Silvaire Deluxe Trainer N72060,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 287996
 
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Date:Monday 11 October 2010
Time:09:00 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic L8 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Luscombe 8D Silvaire Deluxe Trainer
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N72060
MSN: 3487
Total airframe hrs:1523 hours
Engine model:Continental A-75-8-F
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Clarrisa, MN -   United States of America
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Long Prarie, MN (14Y)
Destination airport:Clarrisa, MN (8Y5)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot was performing proficiency maneuvers near the destination airport when the airplane engine power went to idle. The pilot was unable to restore engine power above idle and elected to perform a forced landing on a field. The on-scene inspection of the airplane did not identify any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power.

Probable Cause: The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: CEN11CA017
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 5 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB CEN11CA017

Location

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
04-Oct-2022 17:31 ASN Update Bot Added
19-Oct-2023 20:11 Ron Averes Updated

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