LUSCOMBE 8A
Madera, CA — March 13, 2013
Event Information
| Date | March 13, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA150 |
| Event ID | 20130314X22714 |
| Location | Madera, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.98861, -120.11250 |
| Airport | Madera |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after a series of uneventful touch-and-go landings in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he decided to perform a full stop landing. As he transitioned from the landing to ground roll, he applied pressure to the foot brakes, and the airplane swerved and departed the runway. The left wing made contact with the ground, and was substantially damaged along with the aft fuselage structure. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.