LUSCOMBE 8A
Hillsboro, OR, August 27, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 27, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hillsboro, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.42845, -122.94215 |
| Airport | Stark's Twin Oaks Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA328 |
| Event ID | 20230830192969 |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8A |
| Registration # | N28841 |
| 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
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.