LUSCOMBE 8E
Taunton, MA — March 19, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 19, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA199 |
| Event ID | 20110320X83852 |
| Location | Taunton, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.87111, -71.00972 |
| Airport | Taunton |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8E |
| 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 inadvertent application of the brakes during recovery from a ground loop which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the flight was in preparation for a biennial flight review. The approach and landing at the intended airport was uneventful. While on the landing roll, at taxi speed, with all three wheels on the ground, a strong crosswind gust, which exceeded rudder authority, started the airplane to ground loop. The pilot applied the brakes resulting in the airplane flipping over on the runway incurring substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage sections. The pilot stated the winds were variable from 030 to 300 degrees gusting from 12 knots to 22 knots, and there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.
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.