LUSCOMBE 8A
Pittsburgh, PA — April 3, 2012
Event Information
| Date | April 3, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA269 |
| Event ID | 20120404X40048 |
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.60194, -79.82222 |
| Airport | Rock Airport |
| 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 loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane at the conclusion of a cross-country flight. He stated to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that he applied left brake during the landing roll and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway and traveled down an embankment, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and right elevator. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
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.