# NTSB Accident CHI04CA189
> **Luscombe 8A** · 2004-07-21 · Merrill, WI, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI04CA189
- **Event ID:** 20040813X01220
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-07-21
- **Location:** Merrill, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.19889, -89.712776
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Luscombe
- **Model:** 8A
- **Registration:** N45628
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The dual student's failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb after takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.  A contributing factor was that all available runway was not used for takeoff due to the touch-and-go operation.  An additional factor was the swamp terrain encountered.

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