LUSCOMBE 8A
Newaygo, MI — July 5, 2025
Event Information
| Date | July 5, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA239 |
| Event ID | 20250707200477 |
| Location | Newaygo, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.42157, -85.82534 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8A |
| 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
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during the flight which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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.