LUSCOMBE 8
Bend, OR — August 30, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 30, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA294 |
| Event ID | 20240904195054 |
| Location | Bend, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.09456, -121.20022 |
| Airport | BEND MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
A failure of the left fuel valve, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
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.