Luscombe 8F accident near Griffin, Georgia, November 12, 1993
On November 12, 1993 at about 4:00 pm local time, a Luscombe 8F, registered N822B, was substantially damaged in an accident near Griffin, Georgia (Private airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING FOLLOWING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 12, 1993 · about 4:00 pm local time
- Place
- Griffin, Georgia · Private · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Luscombe 8F · all 8Fs on the register
- Registration
- N822B · registry record · serial 6753
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
WITNESSES STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF, ABOUT 200 FT AGL, THE AIRPLANE MADE A SHARP 180 DEG RIGHT TURN BACK TOWARD THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND IMPACTED TERRAIN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT STATED TO WITNESSES IN THE AREA THAT THE ENGINE HAD STOPPED PRODUCING POWER AFTER TAKEOFF, AND HE ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRFIELD. THE PILOT/OWNER DID NOT MAKE THE ENGINE AVAILABLE FOR EXAMINATION.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; single-engine sea
- Flight time: 2,500 hours in all
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 1,400 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental C90 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 9, 2,500 ft by 50 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 130° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 12 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 15,000 ft
- Temperature: 59°F (15°C), dew point 36°F (2°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 5:50 pm from ATL, 20 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
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