LUSCOMBE 8A
Ellinwood, KS — July 31, 2013
Event Information
| Date | July 31, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA453 |
| Event ID | 20130801X45415 |
| Location | Ellinwood, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.37278, -98.59861 |
| Airport | Ellinwood Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he lost directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The airplane encountered soft ground conditions when it reached the shoulder of the runway. The airplane went into the adjoining field and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.