LUSCOMBE 8A
Skaneateles, NY — May 24, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA231 |
| Event ID | 20210525103143 |
| Location | Skaneateles, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.91359, -76.44076 |
| Airport | SKANEATELES AERO DROME |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over event.
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.