2 fatalities
19 Apr 2026: LUSCOMBE 8E — Meeker, CO
On 19 Apr 2026, a LUSCOMBE 8E was involved in an aviation accident near Meeker, CO. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Contributed to outcomeAbility to respond/compensateClimb capability — Not attained/maintained