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| Date: | Friday 15 August 1986 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Luscombe 8A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N1515B |
| MSN: | 6142 |
| Engine model: | Continental A65 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Nantucket, MA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Nantucket, MA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A BEACH SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. HOWEVER DURING ENGINE EXAMINATION, NOTHING WAS FOUND TO DETERMINE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC86LA210
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2024 09:04 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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