Luscombe 8A accident near Hampshire, IL
On June 24, 1995, a Luscombe 8A (airplane) was involved in an accident near Hampshire, IL. 2 people were seriously injured. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- June 24, 1995
- Place
- Hampshire, IL
- Aircraft
- Luscombe 8A · Airplane
- Injuries
- 0 fatal, 2 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 42.091°N, 88.521°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001207X03682
NTSB summary
On June 24, 1995, at 1230 central daylight time, a Luscombe 8A, N2086K, was substantially damaged while taking off from Edward Getzelman Airport, Hampshire, Illinois. The pilot and passenger reported serious injuries. The local 14 CFR Part 91 flight operated without a flight plan in visual meteorological conditions. The pilot stated that the flight was to be a familiarization flight for the passenger. It was decided that the passenger, who holds an airline transport pilot certificate, was to perform the takeoff. The passenger was seated in the left seat. In a telephone interview with the passenger, he stated that for the takeoff he was "at the controls with guidance." He also stated that he and the pilot had a clear understanding, prior to takeoff, that the pilot was the pilot-in-command (PIC) of the flight. After completing the preflight, the PIC stated he taxied the airplane to the end of runway 36 (2200' x 100') where he performed an engine run-up which he reported was normal. The PIC stated that he then briefed the passenger on the instrument panel, the takeoff, and the abort point on the runway in the event a normal takeoff could not be accomplished. The passenger then began the airplane's takeoff roll on the grass runway. The PIC stated all instrument readings were normal. "The plane became airborne briefly at an expected point but settled back to the runway," the PIC stated. At this point, the passenger pulled the throttle to the idle position and began to apply the brakes to abort the takeoff. The airplane exited the end of the runway, crossed a hay field, and struc
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to attain liftoff speed. A factor in the accident was the ditch.
More accidents in IL
- Beech 1900C, Nov 19, 1996
- Beech C-45H, Sep 7, 1992
- Hawker Siddeley HS-748-2A, Oct 12, 1983
- Cessna 414A, Apr 7, 2015
- Cessna 172P, Jul 19, 1997
Browse: Illinois · Luscombe aircraft
Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
