Final
1 minor
Sep 4, 2021
N2071K accident at Fort Wayne, IN
Luscombe 8A — Loss of engine power (total) at SMD (Fort Wayne, IN)
DateSep 4, 2021
Tail numberN2071K
AircraftLuscombe 8A · Luscombe 8 · L8
LocationSMD — Fort Wayne, IN
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseCEN21LA400
Probable cause
The total loss of engine power after takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately before takeoff.
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