MINR · Luscombe 8F · 2003-10-11 · Murrieta, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX04LA009
Event ID
20031016X01750
Type
Accident
Date
2003-10-11
Location
Murrieta, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.57611, -117.128051
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Luscombe
Model
8F
Registration
N1918B
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Fog and rising terrain were contributing factors.