SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8A
Gordonsville, VA — June 26, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 26, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA334 |
| Event ID | 20100627X42021 |
| Location | Gordonsville, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.15611, -78.16583 |
| Airport | Gordonsville Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SILVAIRE |
| Model | LUSCOMBE 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and his excessive braking during the landing rollout.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, during the landing roll on runway 23, he overcompensated for a left crosswind and the tailwheel-equipped airplane departed the right side of the runway. The student pilot also stated that he applied brake pressure “too forcefully,” and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, left wing, and tail section. The student pilot further reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. He also reported 82 hours of total flight experience, 25 of which were in make and model. The winds reported around the time of the accident, about 8 miles northeast of the accident site, were from 170 degrees at 4 knots.
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.