# NTSB Accident CHI06LA165
> **Luscombe 8A** · 2006-06-24 · Bowling Green, MO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI06LA165
- **Event ID:** 20060711X00919
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-06-24
- **Location:** Bowling Green, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.372222, -91.368888
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Luscombe
- **Model:** 8A
- **Registration:** N2890K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the number two cylinder exhaust valve during initial climb after takeoff.  A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (cornfield) encountered during the forced landing.

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