LUSCOMBE 8A
Winchester, VA, October 9, 2021
Event Information
| Date | October 9, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Winchester, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.14353, -78.14444 |
| Airport | WINCHESTER RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA012 |
| Event ID | 20211012104091 |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8A |
| Registration # | N4581M |
| Operator | METCALFE ROBERT |
| Owner | METCALFE ROBERT |
| 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’s misapplication of brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose-over event and substantial damage to the airplane.
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.