Accident Luscombe 8A N1038K, Saturday 26 December 1964
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Date:Saturday 26 December 1964
Time:14:55
Type:Silhouette image of generic L8 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Luscombe 8A
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N1038K
MSN: 3765
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Grand Haven MI -   United States of America
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Training
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
PILOT FORGOT TO UNFASTEN SEAT BELT HE HAD PURPOSELY TIED AROUND DUAL CONTROL STICK

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: UNK65X1145
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 month
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

Revision history:

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