LUSCOMBE 8
Perryville, MO — August 21, 2017
Event Information
| Date | August 21, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA498 |
| Event ID | 20170821X84208 |
| Location | Perryville, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.86333, -89.86444 |
| Airport | PERRYVILLE RGNL |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff, he lost directional control. He added that the airplane veered to the left "abruptly", exited the runway, and struck a vertical approach slope indicator (VASI) light. The right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The pilot did not submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.
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.