Luscombe 8
Brogue, PA — November 19, 2019
Event Information
| Date | November 19, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA20CA090 |
| Event ID | 20191121X85648 |
| Location | Brogue, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.85222, -76.48639 |
| Airport | Baublitz Commercial |
| 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 see and avoid wires during approach to landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while on final approach to the runway, the landing gear struck a wire and the airplane impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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.