# NTSB Accident FTW00LA124
> **Luscombe 8C** · 2000-04-16 · GALVESTON, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW00LA124
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20815
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-04-16
- **Location:** GALVESTON, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.279451, -94.830398
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Luscombe
- **Model:** 8C
- **Registration:** N25270
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the pilot attempting to takeoff with the elevator and ailerons locked by the passenger side seatbelt.

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