Probable cause
The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was performing proficiency maneuvers near the destination airport when the airplane engine power went to idle. The pilot was unable to restore engine power above idle and elected to perform a forced landing on a field. The on-scene inspection of the airplane did not identify any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11CA017 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 11, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Clarrisa, Minnesota
- Nearest airport
- Clarissa Municipal Airport (8Y5)
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Luscombe 8D
- N-number
- N72060
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.