LUSCOMBE 8C
Zelienople, PA — August 1, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 1, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA397 |
| Event ID | 20100803X64454 |
| Location | Zelienople, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.80194, -80.16084 |
| Airport | Zelienople Municiple Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8C |
| 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 loss of directional control while taking off with a gusting wind.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the takeoff ground roll, he encountered a sudden gust of wind, turning the tailwheeled airplane to the left. The pilot corrected with right rudder, but the airplane departed the runway and bounced several times before the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the wreckage and did not note any pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The pilot also reported that there were shifting winds at the airport, and that he might have attempted to take off in a tailwind because the wind tee was frozen in one position.
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.