# NTSB Accident CHI03LA295
> **Luscombe 8A** · 2003-08-30 · Maquoketa, IA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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