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NTSB investigation record

SEA92LA188

Completed

Luscombe 8A· N71183

NTSB Report
Date
August 24, 1992
Location
Snoqualmie, WA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published May 26, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's not maintaining control of the aircraft because of incapacitation resulting from both hypoglycemia/diet and loss of consciousness.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot departed the airstrip to the west intending to fly only 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately following takeoff he blacked out and the aircraft entered a right spiral until impacting the ground. The pilot, who was taking a blood glucose lowering medication (glucotrol) for a mild diabetic condition, had just eaten a large breakfast.

Source record

Factual narrative

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