Casualties unknown

1995-03-25: Luscombe 8E (N2232K) — Compton, CA

Compton, CA, US

On March 25, 1995, a Luscombe 8E (registration N2232K) was involved in an aviation accident near Compton, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's poor preflight inspection, the mechanic's poor annual inspection, and the leaking fuel caps which allowed water to contaminate the fuel. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot on a local VFR flight experienced a total engine power loss, resulting in an emergency landing where the right wing struck a gas station sign. The airplane came to rest inverted southeast of the sign.

Incident Overview

A pilot conducting a local visual flight rules (VFR) flight encountered a total loss of engine power as the airplane reached the western boundary of the airport. During the subsequent emergency landing, the aircraft's right wing struck a gas station sign. The airplane then came to rest in an inverted position approximately 108 feet southeast of the sign.

Wreckage Examination

Examination of the wreckage revealed that both wing fuel caps did not seal properly against the filler necks. Additionally, the undamaged gascolator bowl contained water. Further inspection found extensive rust particles in the carburetor bowl, accelerator pump housing, and inlet oil screen.

Conditions

No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, occupants, injuries, or weather conditions are available from the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03135. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.