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| Date: | Saturday 3 January 1970 |
| Time: | 15:00 |
| Type: |  Luscombe 8A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N45672 |
| MSN: | 2199 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Drexel, MO -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | 87MO |
| MU62 | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
N45672, a Luscombe 8A, recieved substantial damage when it had a engine malfunction the pilot collided with trees near Drexel, Missouri.
PROBABLE CAUSES
Powerplant - Ignition System: Magnetos
Terrain - High Obstructions
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Airport Data
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Nov-2013 07:27 | thepianoguy17 | Added |
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