LUSCOMBE 8A
Fresno, CA — November 12, 2025
Event Information
| Date | November 12, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA044 |
| Event ID | 20251113202004 |
| Location | Fresno, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.77629, -119.71955 |
| Airport | FRESNO YOSEMITE INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper application of left brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and 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.