LUSCOMBE 8
Rose Hill, KS — July 14, 2013
Event Information
| Date | July 14, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA411 |
| Event ID | 20130715X20927 |
| Location | Rose Hill, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.54306, -97.17139 |
| Airport | Cook airfield |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8 |
| 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 inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he entered the traffic pattern for runway 17. The wind was favoring runway 19, a turf runway, but he thought the recent rains may have made the runway soft. As he landed the tailwheel airplane on runway 17, the wind switched from the south to the west. The airplane turned to the southwest; he added full left rudder and added power. He was unable to stop the turn and the airplane ground looped. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies 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.