Accident Luscombe 8A N2114K,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 344836
 
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Date:Saturday 22 November 1969
Time:08:30
Type:Silhouette image of generic L8 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Luscombe 8A
Owner/operator:Diamond K Co Inc.
Registration: N2114K
MSN: 4841
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:near South Norfolk Airport, VA -   United States of America
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Executive
Departure airport:South Norfolk Airport, VA
Destination airport:New London-Groton Airport, CT (GON/KGON)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Narrative:
Aircraft struck tractor on initial climb due to frost on the wings and inadequate pre-flight preparation.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: IAD70D0122
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 6 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

https://www.ntsb.gov/Pages/brief.aspx?ev_id=4443&key=0

Revision history:

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23-Aug-2023 12:21 nhofmann54 Added

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