MINR · LUSCOMBE 8A · 2010-09-01 · Churchville, MD, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA10CA467
Event ID
20100907X92928
Type
Accident
Date
2010-09-01
Location
Churchville, MD, USA
Coordinates
39.566665, -76.202224
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Registration
N2156K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valve was in the "ON" position during his preflight inspection, resulting in the loss of engine power during takeoff.