LUSCOMBE 8E
Meeker, CO, April 19, 2026
Event Information
| Date | April 19, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Meeker, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA169 |
| Event ID | 20260420202849 |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8E |
| Registration # | N1398K |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.
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.