# NTSB Accident SEA89LA179
> **LUSCOMBE 8A** · 1989-09-24 · MACKAY, ID, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA89LA179
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29507
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-09-24
- **Location:** MACKAY, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.950523, -113.839958
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LUSCOMBE
- **Model:** 8A
- **Registration:** N71756
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED FOR FLIGHT. HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS A FACTOR.

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