LUSCOMBE 8E
Winslow, AZ — April 16, 2012
Event Information
| Date | April 16, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA175 |
| Event ID | 20120419X54805 |
| Location | Winslow, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.02167, -110.72278 |
| Airport | Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Arp |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot said he purchased the airplane 3 days before the accident and was flying it from California to Connecticut. He was landing the airplane to purchase fuel. He said that the wind was variable at 3 to 6 knots, and generally a right crosswind. During touchdown, he overcorrected with rudder control and the airplane ground looped to the right. The left main landing gear failed, and the left wing was bent and wrinkled.
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.