LUSCOMBE 8
Manvel, TX — December 10, 2020
Event Information
| Date | December 10, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA085 |
| Event ID | 20201211102403 |
| Location | Manvel, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.48750, -95.31472 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during his attempted landing and his loss of situational awareness that led to him to misidentify a pipeline field for the landing airpark.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.