On October 18, 1986, a Luscombe 8E (registration N1690K) was involved in an aviation accident near Macon, MO. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing, a pilot encountered stronger crosswinds than anticipated. Despite a rejected landing and subsequent attempts to ground-loop the aircraft, it came to rest in vegetation at the bottom of a hollow.
Incident Summary
A pilot experienced unexpected crosswind conditions while attempting to land. The wind was stronger than anticipated, blowing from the right during the landing roll. The pilot executed a rejected landing and tried remedial actions, but these efforts came too late to prevent the aircraft from departing the runway.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot, the crosswinds encountered upon landing were more severe than planned. Attempting to counteract the wind, the pilot shut down the engine and deflected full left rudder in an effort to ground-loop the airplane. Despite these measures, the aircraft continued off the runway surface.
Outcome
The aircraft came to rest in an area of brambles and vegetation located at the bottom of a hollow. No further details regarding injuries or damage were provided in the source.