Luscombe 8A
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Accident 20160528006329ALuscombe 8A · Midland, TXOn may 28, 2016, at approximately 1200 CDT, N72087, a Luscombe-8A, serial number 3514, sustained substantial damage during landing on runway 10/28. The pilot sustained several broken ribs and a laceration above the left eye that required 78 stitches. The…Accident 20160519009129ALuscombe 8A · Blue Bell, PAThe two statements from the student and flight instructor the following synopsis was derived: during the take-off roll the student lost directional control and even when the instructor took control of the aircraft he was unable to regain directional control.…Incident 20160221007749ILuscombe 8A · Chino, CAWhile taxiing for takeoff on runway 26R at the Chino, CA (cno) airport, aircraft veered left and exited taxiway striking an airport sign.Accident 20151024022649ALuscombe 8A · Prescott, AZThe pilot had just earlier purchased N25100 and was operating it as a sport aircraft. Pilot states that the landing on runway 21L at prc was normal and during the rollout at a slow speed the aircraft began to turn to the left. He began to apply right rudder…Accident 20150718011219ALuscombe 8A · Oxford, IAOn July 18, 2015 at approximately 8:10 pm local time, the aircraft was departing runway 15 at green castle airport (IA24). Takeoff roll started on the turf part of the runway. The aircraft lifted off and settled back down on the asphalt part of the runway…Accident 20150711012929ALuscombe 8A · Mount Dora, FLEngine lost power while on the initial climb after takeoff.Accident 20150528008829ALuscombe 8A · Churchville, MDPilot stated that on approach to runway 19 he started to decrease power and turn towards the runway. At that time the aircraft went into an abrupt stall that he could not recover from and impacted the ground near runway 19 resulting in substantial damage. The…Incident 20150418006069ILuscombe 8A · Wells, NVThe pilot stated that after landing he encountered a crosswind that blew his aircraft approximately 150 feet off of the right side of the runway. The aircraft nosed over onto the propeller, breaking one blade.Accident 20141128022229ALuscombe 8A · Goulding, UTPilot mismanaged flight controls in gusty wind conditions causing loss of control during landing. The left gear hit hard and collapsed, followed by the left wing hitting the ground and being bent slightly upward. No other significant damage to the aircraft.Accident 20140718013859ALuscombe 8A · Rancho Cucamong, CAOn July 18, 2014, at approximately 18:16 hours PDT the san bernardino county sheriff?s department (dba Rancho cucamonga police department) contacted the FAA operations center via telephone and reported a single engine airplane crashed in Rancho cucamonga,…Accident 20140623010499ALuscombe 8A · Tucson, AZOn June 23, 2014, miss. Airman was operating N77917 a 1946 Luscombe 8A while departing kryn during her (first) cross country solo. After receiving instruction at kryn, airman stated that while she was taxiing on runway 33 she went to hold short of runway 6R…Incident 20140209002159ILuscombe 8A · Tucson, AZPilot lost directional control on landing roll on rwy 6L. Aircraft struck a taxiway sign and came to rest south of runway 6L, west of taxiway delta in the infield.Incident 20130921018329ILuscombe 8A · Midland, TXOn September 21, 2013, at 1400, a Luscombe 8A, bearing registration number N72087, on roll out the airplane ground looped on runway 16R at Midland international airport due to the change of wind direction. The aircraft was operated by [privacy data omitted]…Accident 20130731016109ALuscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KSThe pilot with one passenger planned a local flight using runway 35 at about 1350 local. The weather was clear with light winds variable out of the east. The pilot aborted the takeoff on runway 35 and lost directional control overturning in a field adjacent…Accident 20130613012779ALuscombe 8A · Cordova, SCOn June 13, 2013 at approximately 1210 aircraft was turned over as a result of excessive breaking. Pilot stated that his foot slipped off of the right rudder pedal causing the aircraft to swerve left. He stated that he applied the heel brakes. As the aircraft…Incident 20130323003759ILuscombe 8A · Walnut Ridge, AROn March 23, 2013, at 1400 CDT, a Luscombe 8A, N71293, was taxiing at Walnut Ridge regional airport, Walnut Ridge, AR when the left gear collapsed.Accident 20130313003109ALuscombe 8A · Madera, CAOn March 13, 2013, Luscombe 8A, N1544K was being operated by the owner and his flight instructor for the purpose of instruction. The owner had just finished the rebuild of the airplane and was being instructed on its operational characteristics. After the…Accident 20130222002979ALuscombe 8A · Lebanon, ORPilot decided to land in a field shortly after takeoff due to strong crosswinds. The aircraft sustained substantial damage after hitting a fence and crossing a ditch.Accident 20130102000069ALuscombe 8A · Oceano, CAPilot was observed operating his aircraft below 500 foot AGL buzzing beach area for several hours. At approximately 4 p.m. another observer reported aircraft descended abruptly to around 150 to 200 feet above dunes, then turned downwards at a 60 degree angle…Incident 20120804015779ILuscombe 8A · Deer Park, WAPilot departed felts field (sff) in spokane, WA bound for a private grass strip that he had landed on many times previously. The strip has a road running perpindicular to the end of it. Upon landing the pilot was unable to sufficiently slow the aircraft. To…Accident 20120722016649ALuscombe 8A · Leander, TXOn 07/22/2012 at approximately 2045Z, the pilot of N71743 with one passenger attempted to take off on runway 17 at Kittie Hill Airport for a 91 VFR pleasure flight. Upon take off the pilot stated he was not able to get the aircraft to climb and was not able…Accident 20120623013219ALuscombe 8A · Mexico, MOOn 06/23/2012, [privacy data omitted] and a passenger, [privacy data omitted], were flying in a 1946 Luscombe 8A. They were in the flare to land at Riley'S Roost, located at 8626 hwy nn, Mexico, MO. Traveling approximately 60 mph and decelerating for…Accident 20120403011799ALuscombe 8A · Pittsburgh, PAPilot was attempting to land at Rock Airport. Upon touchdown, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The pilot states he was at fault and there was no mechanical fault with the aircraft. The aircraft skidded off the runway and down an embankment approx 100…Accident 20120107002729ALuscombe 8A · Umatilla, FLAircraft landed runway 18, exited left side of runway approximately 1000 feet from approach end, through ditch, and stopped inverted alongside runway. Examination showed extensive rust inside steel tube gear leg (left gear) caused wheel and axle to break off,…Incident 20111017030059ILuscombe 8A · Perryville, KYAfter landing at Battle Field, a 940 foot grass airfield, in Perryville, KY, the pilot attempted to depart and struck what he described as "some saplings" with the left wing of the aircraft. The pilot lost directional control, which resulted in the aircraft…Accident 20111008022659ALuscombe 8A · Quitman, GAOn 10/08/2011 at 15:30 iwas called by the atlanta FAA center and told that an aircraft accident that had occurred at 14:51 in Thomasville, GA., 8 miles north of Florida and 6 miles west of Quitman, GA. A conference call was being provided between the NTSB and…Accident 20110910023289ALuscombe 8A · Huntington, INRight main landing gear leg at axle broke after touch down. Appears that the inside of leg at axle rusted and weakened the weld between axle and landing gear leg.Accident 20110821022839ALuscombe 8A · Lincoln, CAThis is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. On August 18, 2011, about 1430 pacific daylight time, a passenger on a Luscombe 8A, N45725, fell…Accident 20110817019159ALuscombe 8A · Cowiche, WAOn August 17, 2011 at approximately 1903 local time, N1444K experienced a loss of engine power resulting from #3 cylinder intake valve failure and subsequent head failure forcing the pilot in command to make an off field landing to a farmer's field in Cowiche…Accident 20110723016659ALuscombe 8A · Poplar Grove, ILFlight was the second flight of the day. First flight was a ride for wife's uncle. Pilot utilized full length of runway 27 (2709 feet). Accident flight was a ride for the pilot's uncle. Pilot used runway 30, but made an intersection takeoff with 1550 feet…Accident 20110626014419ALuscombe 8A · Gustavus Townsh, OHThe pilot stated that he was attending a birthday party at the private airfield and he had flown earlier in the day and did two round trip flight from the private airfield to 4G1 and back. The last flight was the first one with a passenger, all other flight…Accident 20101106050519ALuscombe 8A · Hot Springs, VAAircraft was landing on runway 25, was rolling out and slowing down when he was caught by a gust of wind. Pilot stated that the aircraft was going to the right, he tried to correct with left rudder but the aircraft flipped over. He stated that the UNICOM had…Accident 20101101052029ALuscombe 8A · Schaumburg, ILOn October 26, 2010, a severe wind storm caused N71823 to break loose from its tie downs and damage another aircraft. The damage to N71823 from the wind storm is unknown. On November 1, 2010, witnesses observed [privacy data omitted] putting fuel into N71823…Accident 20100901046169ALuscombe 8A · Churchville, MDAircraft was taking off from 0W3. According to eye witnesses the pilot did a intersection take off from runway 19. The pilot took off from the intersection where the paved and grass runway meet. The remainder of the runway for take off at that point was 500…Incident 20100717037669ILuscombe 8A · Berkley, MAThe pilot stated he was attempting a landing at Myricks air field in Berkley, MA. The first attempt was aborted and he went around for a second attempt. On the second attempt he impacted the grass landing strip hard going airborne again. The jarring caused…Accident 20100410031349ALuscombe 8A · Lakeland, FLOn landing at lal loss control of aircraft with a yaw to left striking wing and unable to gain control of the aircraft to perorm a go-around, landed off pavement between 9L and 9R. Right wing, right main gear buckled and prop strike. Winds were gusting out of…Accident 20100306030109ALuscombe 8A · Savannah, GAA written statement provided by a witness mentioned that he provided a prop off to the PIC. After takeoff, pilot was not seen again. Local law inforcement reported later that aircraft was found in a pond. Pilot did not survive crash. Unable to determine cause…Accident 20100207027271ALuscombe 8A · Canon, GAN2354K was located on ramp. Pilot hand propped aircraft. Engine started in full throttle, jumped chocks and struck N1075E while it prepared for taxi.Accident 20100119027289ALuscombe 8A · Madison, GAAccording to the pilot, Mr. Leithead, he was on a VFR flight in N2750K from monticello sky ranch airport (GA06) to Madison Municipal Airport (52A) on January 19, 2010. He entered a left hand pattern for rwy 14 and observed the windsock was down. His approach…Accident 20100118027359ALuscombe 8A · Springfield, TNThis was the student pilot's first solo flight. On his first attempt at landing, the aircraft bounced three times on runway 22. After the third bounce, witnesses say that the aircraft pivoted to the left about 45 degrees from its longitudinal axis. Witnesses…Accident 20090805012919ALuscom 8A · Eatonville, WA(-23) The pilot reports that after approximately 1 hour flight time the aircraft started having problems. He stated that the engine stopped and would not re-start. He managed to glide the aircraft down and into a field. Upon touchdown the aircraft slid…Accident 20090619048019ALuscombe 8A · Chipley, FLAfter departing Crystal Village Airpark, Chipley, FL. (2FL0), pilot experienced loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. Pilot attempted off airport emergency landing, striking small trees, impacting ground with main landing gear, causing the aircraft to flip…Incident 20081122851619ILuscom 8A · Lewisburg, TNThe pilot/owner of the Luscombe 8A was outside the aircraft starting the aircraft by hand proping the engine. He had instructed his passenger to reduce the throttle setting when the engine started. The passenger, who is not a certificated pilot and was,…Accident 20081003851129ALuscom 8A · Greeley, CO(-23) On October 3rd 2008, at 10:45, N25342, a Luscom 8A, ground looped while performing touch and goes at Greeley Weld county airport (gxy), Colorado. The pilot [privacy data omitted] was receiving recurrent instruction from [privacy data omitted] the pilot…Accident 20080603839379ALuscom 8A · Indiantown, FL(-23) Aircraft set for departure from Indiantown Airport (X58). Pilot [privacy data omitted] was PIC at the time of the accident. Aircraft had normal rollout, after rotation approximately 10 feet above ground level (AGL) aircraft yawed to the left. CFI bent…Accident 20080406837549ALuscom 8A · Lincoln, ME(-23) Two friends went flying together on a nice Sunday afternoon. After the first takeoff and landing, the [privacy data omitted] offered to allow the other occupant, also a rated pilot current in tailwheel aircraft, to fly the next pattern. The other pilot…Accident 20070831827799ALuscom 8A · Reedley, CA(-23) On August 31, 2007 N1544K was landing at a private airport (42CN) near Reedley, CA at approximately 1400 PDT. The pilot stated that he was just rolling out of the landing when the airplane ground looped at a fairly slow speed. The pilot reported that…Accident 20070809828059ALuscom 8A · Mason, TX(-23) After landing turf (sod) runway 13 at Mason County Airport, Mason, TX T92, aircraft made hard left yaw collapsing right main gear and damaging right wing tip.Incident 20070723825869ILuscom 8A · Eagle, WI(-23) During level flight at 3,000 ft. MSL, at 2300 RPM, aircraft sustained loss of propeller, with engine stopping. 10 to 15 seconds later engine was restarted and again stopped with engine oil covering windshield. Aircraft landed uneventfully on Wisconsin…Accident 20070620014999ALuscom 8A · London, OH(-23) On June 20, 2007 at approximately 0930 hrs. Local time, during landing attempt at Madison County Airport (uyf), London Ohio, aircraft departed the right hand side of runway 27 impacting the taxiway sign. The pilot sustained a minor injury exiting the…
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