# NTSB Accident BFO90LA035
> **LUSCOMBE 8A** · 1990-04-18 · FREDERICK, MD, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO90LA035
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22865
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-04-18
- **Location:** FREDERICK, MD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.420989, -77.410316
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LUSCOMBE
- **Model:** 8A
- **Registration:** N71231
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND USED EXCESSIVE BRAKING TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL.

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