LUSCOMBE 8
Spicewood, TX, May 17, 2011
Event Information
| Date | May 17, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Spicewood, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.47333, -98.11945 |
| Airport | Spicewood |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA342 |
| Event ID | 20110518X83028 |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8 |
| Registration # | XB-11Y |
| Operator | Guillermo Guzman Guerra |
| Owner | Guillermo Guzman Guerra |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot told an FAA inspector that he and his passenger departed on runway 35 and planned to practice touch and go landings. He initiated the take off roll from mid-field with a tailwind, and said that the engine was not producing enough power needed to safely depart. The pilot continued the take off and once airborne, the airplane stalled and collided with trees at the end of the runway. The pilot said the engine was running at the time of impact and there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to each wing, the fuselage, and the right elevator. Winds at a nearby airport were reported as wind 160 degrees at 8 knots gusting to 17 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.