Ephratah, NY, USA
N1358K
LUSCOMBE 8A
On July 30, 2022, about 1220 eastern daylight time, a Luscombe 8A, N1358K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Hiserts Airpark Inc (3NY7), Ephratah, New York. The airline transport pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, after an uneventful preflight inspection and engine start, the pilot took off from runway 27, a 2,200 ft-long turf runway. During initial climb, about 50 ft above ground level, the engine “abruptly” lost power. His attempt to restart the engine was unsuccessful and the airplane touched down hard at the end of the runway. The landing gear collapsed, and the airplane cartwheeled before it came to rest. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed both wingtips were crushed, and the fuselage was buckled. An initial examination of the engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies. The airplane was retained for further examination.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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