MINR · Luscombe 8A · 2003-08-30 · Maquoketa, IA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI03LA295
Event ID
20030903X01451
Type
Accident
Date
2003-08-30
Location
Maquoketa, IA, USA
Coordinates
42.049999, -90.738891
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Luscombe
Model
8A
Registration
N1954B
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's excessive use of the brake system, which resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind.