LUSCOMBE 8D

Clarrisa, MN — October 11, 2010

Event Information

DateOctober 11, 2010
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN11CA017
Event ID20101014X93148
LocationClarrisa, MN
CountryUSA
Coordinates46.10000, -94.90000
AirportClarissa Municipal Airport
Highest InjurySERS

Aircraft

MakeLUSCOMBE
Model8D
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Probable Cause

The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Full 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. During the forced landing, the airplane sustained substantial damage which included a buckled fuselage above the main landing gear and a separated right wing. The pilot received serious injuries. The on-scene inspection of the airplane did not identify any anomalies that resulted in the 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.

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