Luscombe 8
Lebanon, NH — October 15, 2019
Event Information
| Date | October 15, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA20CA028 |
| Event ID | 20191015X55801 |
| Location | Lebanon, NH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.62611, -72.30417 |
| Airport | Lebanon Muni |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing, shortly after touchdown, a wind gust lifted the right wing and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to apply control inputs and added power to maintain directional control, however, the airplane exited the runway to the left and impacted a drainage ditch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.