LUSCOMBE 8D
Clarrisa, MN — October 11, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 11, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA017 |
| Event ID | 20101014X93148 |
| Location | Clarrisa, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.10000, -94.90000 |
| Airport | Clarissa Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8D |
| 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 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.