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Meeker, Colorado

April 19, 2026 · NTSB CEN26LA169 · LUSCOMBE 8E (N1398K)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

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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NTSB Findings

  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Windshear-Contributed to outcome
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Windshear-Ability to respond/compensate
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Aircraft capability-Climb capability-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN26LA169
AircraftLUSCOMBE 8E
RegistrationN1398K
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.7330, -108.1432
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