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Apr 19, 2026
N1398K accident at Meeker, CO
Luscombe 8E — Windshear or thunderstorm at NA (Meeker, CO)
DateApr 19, 2026
Tail numberN1398K
AircraftLuscombe 8E · Luscombe 8 · L8
LocationNA — Meeker, CO
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN26LA169
Probable cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.
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