Final
2 fatal
Jun 12, 2024
N37081 crash at South Lake Tahoe, CA
Luscombe 8A — Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) at South Lake Tahoe, CA
DateJun 12, 2024
Tail numberN37081
AircraftLuscombe 8A · Luscombe 8 · L8
LocationSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Unk
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseWPR24FA195
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to continue low-altitude flight toward rising mountainous terrain in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain.
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