Luscombe 8E

FAA incident reports · 197

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Accident 20031003028589ALuscom 8E · Orange City, IA(-23) The aircraft approached from the west, hit the tops of trees approximately 40 feet above the ground, broke off the outboard 3 feet of the left wing, and impacted the ground in an almost vertical attitude approximately 10 yards from the initial impact…Oct 3, 2003 · N1909K · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20030816019809ALuscom 8E · Longmont, CO(-23) Aircraft was doing touch and go landings at (2V2). According to the pilot he noticed a slight left yaw on the last takeoff. The subsequent landing was three point and normal roll out. He stated he touched the heel brakes. The aircraft swerved left so he…Aug 16, 2003 · N1614K · Substantial damageAccident 20020517014419ALuscom 8E · Olar, SC(-23) On may 17, 2002, at 1631 EDT, a Luscombe LL-8-E, N71344, registered to a private owner, and operated by the private pilot, collided with terrain following a loss of elevator control in Olar, SC. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of…May 17, 2002 · N71344 · No damage · 2 fatalAccident 20011104033999ALuscom 8E · Toms River, NJ(-23) PIC was landing aircraft in crosswind and mismanaged the controls on landing according to the pilot's statement.Nov 4, 2001 · N1147B · No damageIncident 20011102031522ILuscom 8E · Independence, OR(-23) On third time around pattern doing take-off and landings a collision occurred with a Cessna 150. The collision occurred on his turn from base leg to final. The Luscombe had no radio. The Cessna overtook the Luscombe and hit the Luscombe with it's left…Nov 2, 2001 · N1803B · Minor damageAccident 20011031029909ALuscom 8E · Bellaire, MI(-23) The pilot attempted to land the floatplane on the grass parallel to taxiway alpha. A normal full flap approach was made. The pilot touched down on the aft edge of the floats, as the weight shifted on to the step, the floats dug into the sandy soil and…Oct 31, 2001 · N1243K · No damageIncident 20010901024039ILuscom 8E · Claremore, OK(-23) During a wheel landing with touchdown to the left side of center the tire tracks indicate the left tire departed the runway and then came back on the runway. The airplane veered on across the runway and off the right side into the grass for a short…Sep 1, 2001 · N2401K · Minor damageAccident 20010609015879ALuscom 8E · Longmont, CO(-23) The student pilot swerved off the runway during a landing and ran into a taxiway that was under construction. The aircraft's right main landing gear, fuselage, and propeller were damaged when the aircraft hit the new cement taxiway. The pilot did not…Jun 9, 2001 · N1614K · No damageIncident 20010128000549ILuscom 8E · Jefferson, GA(-23) A/c hit sign on side off runway during touch/go landing. Damage right wing tip and right landing gear. No injuries.Jan 28, 2001 · N1594K · Minor damageAccident 20010116004329ALuscom 8E · North Platte, NE(-23) Aircraft N2953K landed on runway 12 with a wind from 360 @6KTS. While on landing roll-out the aircraft encountered ice and a right quartering tail wind and began to weather vane. The a/c then hit some dry pavement and ground-looped into the snow on the…Jan 16, 2001 · N2953K · No damageIncident 20000916030139ILuscom 8E · Bisbee, AZ(-23)Pilot stated that after taking off in a cross wind at P04, the aircraft drifted left into an airport sign and damage the left main landing gear. He then returned for landing, causing additional damage to the other main gear.Sep 16, 2000 · N2419K · Substantial damageAccident 20000611028959ALuscom 8E · Santa Fe, NM(.4)At approximately 100 feet above ground level, during initial climb following takeoff, the left wing dropped and the aircraft impacted the ground. Weather conditions at the time were high gusting winds. (-23)on June 11, 2000, at approximately 1530 MDT,…Jun 11, 2000 · N25222 · Substantial damageAccident 19991225044109ALuscom 8E · San Luis, CO(-23)On December 25, 1999, at approx. 1800 MST, a Luscombe 8E, was substantially damaged following impact with terrain near San Luis, Colorado. The private pilot, the sole occupant in the airplane, was seriously injured. The airplane was being operated by the…Dec 25, 1999 · N1941B · No damageIncident 19990909028689ILuscom 8E · Gretna, NE(-23) Aircraft lost power in cruise flight. Successfully landed off airport. No injuries or damage. Engine power was restored on the ground. [privacy data omitted] Fuel system is being reconfigured to incorporate baffles & 1-WAY valves in fuel tanks andSep 9, 1999 · N2638KAccident 19990604045509ALuscom 8E · New Lberia, LA(-23)Pilot was demonstrating takeoffs and landings to owner of the aircraft. He allowed the owner of the airplane, who is not a pilot, to make the last takeoff. The owner rotated prematurely, and lost control of the airplane. The airplane veered to the left,…Jun 4, 1999 · N2680K · No damageAccident 19990501004339ALuscom 8E · Conroe, TXPilot reported acft engine problems to the houston TRACON and received vectors to Conroe, but was unable to make it to the arpt, the acft touched down, ground looped, and came to rest in a ditch. (.19) on may 1, 1999, approximately 0740 central daylight time,…May 1, 1999 · N2638K · Substantial damageAccident 19981105047249ALuscom 8E · Caldwell, NJ(-23) Aircraft landed and went off the runway, in the process, tailwheel assembly broke incurring substantial damage.Nov 5, 1998 · N2619K · No damageIncident 19980718036039ILuscom 8E · Dresden, OH(-5) The pilot began takeoff roll with 5-10 knots direct crosswind from the left. As he raised the tail, he failed to input proper control movements to maintain directional control and drifted to the left, struck 9 foot high corn with the left wing and then…Jul 18, 1998 · N2303K · Minor damageAccident 19980530011419ALuscom 8E · Montague, MIAcft engine lost power on takeoff and the acft crashed while attempting to return to the field. (.4)the pilot stated that he was approximately 60' above ground level (AGL) after takeoff when the engine lost power. The pilot stated that he pitched the nose…May 30, 1998 · N1968K · Substantial damageAccident 19980331004869ALuscom 8E · Jeffersonville, INLost directional control landing collided with soft terrain. (.4)the airplane ground looped while landing on runway 18. The pilot reported the engine 'stalled' when he attempted to add power to compensate for the loss of directional control. The airplane…Mar 31, 1998 · N2648K · Substantial damageAccident 19971025040419ALuscom 8B · Bluefield, WV(.4) The pilot entered a right base leg for runway 23 with the winds from the south/southeast. He recalled that the approach was normal, but 'added power to recover from a down draft about 1/4 mile from the threshold.' During the 3 point touch down at normal…Oct 25, 1997 · N5PL · Substantial damageAccident 19970610019999ALuscom 8E · Charlottesville, VAStudent CFI misused brakes on landing roll. Ground looped. Broke off wheel. No brakes on CFI right side.Jun 10, 1997 · N1750K · Substantial damageIncident 19970605019189ILuscom 8E · Port Allen, LAOn takeoff rudder and tailwheel didn't seem right. Aborted. Rudder and tail wheel chain broke.Jun 5, 1997 · N2070B · Minor damageAccident 19961211041639ALuscom 8E · Ardmore, OKOn December 11, 1996, at 1745 central standard time, a Luscombe 8E airplane, N77974, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Ardmore, Oklahoma. The airplane, owned and operated by a privated individual, was being operated under title 14 CFR…Dec 11, 1996 · N77974 · Substantial damageIncident 19961102038749ILuscom 8E · Scappoose, ORNarrative: on taxi in from landing, bolt S9 fork end failed at jack strut. RH gear collapsed and airplane rested on wing tip. Minor damage to RH wing tip, "scrape."Nov 2, 1996 · N1721K · Minor damageAccident 19960525046729ALuscom 8E · Macedon, NY(-16) (3) Airworthiness - engine lost power due to fuel starvation. On disassembly of the tillotson fuel strainer, inspectors found foreign debris, causing blockage of fuel. (4) airman competency - pilot stated that he had problems with the plane during taxi,…May 25, 1996 · N2189B · Substantial damageIncident 19951017037939ILuscom 8E · Gilbertsville, PANarrative: pilot reports he was landing at PA85 on runway 33 with no wind, landing was normal and he didn't use the brakes since it appeared to him he had sufficient runway length to coast down to taxi speed. He attempted to use an area of taller grass at the…Oct 17, 1995 · N1902K · Minor damageIncident 19951006035359ILuscom 8E · Nashville, TNNarrative: while demonstrating a wheel landing, a gust of wind caused the loss of directional control. Power was applied for a go-around but the aircraft traveled approximately 200 feet at right angle to the runway before coming to rest 2500' from the…Oct 6, 1995 · N2648K · Minor damageIncident 19950910031899ILuscom 8E · Dubuque, IANosed up on landing roll. Pilot reports using too much brakes. Prop damage.Sep 10, 1995 · N1960K · Minor damageAccident 19950806023339ALuscom 8E · Lowell, INLost power descending for airport. Clipped tree on final. Landed in beans beside runway and nosed over. Carb icing. (-23) see narrative #CHI95LA275Aug 6, 1995 · N1829K · Substantial damageAccident 19950709019949ALuscom 8E · Columbia, CALost directional on abrupt landing. Ground looped. Collapsed right main gear. Blamed crosswind gust. None in area.Jul 9, 1995 · N1050K · Substantial damageIncident 19950520012299ILuscom 8E · Columbia, CAWhile taxiing clear of runway damaged gear and prop crossing a washed out area. Undesignated taxiway.May 20, 1995 · N1833K · Minor damageAccident 19941220041901ALuscom 8E · Hemet, CABounced landing. Lost control. Veered off runway striking N7112V that was on taxiway for engine runup.Dec 20, 1994 · N1217B · Substantial damageAccident 19940920029129ALuscom 8E · Chisholm, TXAircraft was landing and stalled at appro 8 feet resulting in a hard landing.Sep 20, 1994 · N1862K · Substantial damageAccident 19940814021489ALuscom 8E · Hettinger, NDUsed too much brake on landing roll. The tailwheel aircraft nosed over on the runway.Aug 14, 1994 · N2501K · Substantial damageIncident 19940612023339ILuscom 8E · St Clair, MOAfter three passes engine quit on climbout but started again. Elected to land. Gear hit berm. Returned to base.Jun 12, 1994 · N2493K · Substantial damageAccident 19940514011069ALuscom STC8LUSCOM · Deland, FLLanding after glider tow left main gear failed. Nosed over. Gear tube had pre existing crack. Rusted by sweating.May 14, 1994 · N71128 · Substantial damageAccident 19940413000739ALuscom 8E · Coalville, UTRough engine and power loss. Gear collapsed landing on a road. Ground looped. NR3 cylinder connecting rod broke.Apr 13, 1994 · N2728K · Substantial damageAccident 19930919034799ALuscom 8E · Napa, CAWing struck ground on liftoff. Landed in plowed field adjacent to runway. Power loss reported. Unverified.Sep 19, 1993 · N2485K · Substantial damageIncident 19930713028699ILuscom 8E · Bayse, VAPilot stated aircraft began to turn while taxiing. Tried to apply left brake. No brake. Aircraft ground looped.Jul 13, 1993 · N1947K · Minor damageIncident 19921209049519ILuscom 8E · Summerville, GAPilot heard loud bang. Smoke entered cockpit. Emergency landing in open pasture. Nosed over on landing rollout.Dec 9, 1992 · N2025K · Minor damageAccident 19920913037539ALuscom 8E · Rochester, MALanded long and fast on short grass strip. Used heavy braking to prevent an overrun. Nosed over.Sep 13, 1992 · N1216B · Substantial damageIncident 19920505030159ILuscom 8E · Portland, ORPartial engine power loss en route. Forced landing. Fuel selector handle over rotated. Partial fuel starvation.May 5, 1992 · N1614KAccident 19920417010339ALuscom 8E · Acton, TXLost power during slow flight. Landed fast on short Private strip. Nosed over into pond end runway. Carburetor ice.Apr 17, 1992 · N2430K · Substantial damageAccident 19920215002949ALuscom 8E · Farrar, MOLanded in field due fuel exhaustion. Refuled. Tried takeoff downwind rough terrain. Settled. Sheared landing gear.Feb 15, 1992 · N1778K · Substantial damageAccident 19910811033059ALuscom 8E · Valparaiso, INLost power on climbout. Stalled and crashed trying to return. Had used liquid gasket seal on carb screen orifice.Aug 11, 1991 · N45WB · Substantial damageAccident 19910520016539ALuscom 8E · Clinton, MIStruck a powerline on approach to runway. Crashed inverted attempting to land on unfamiliar private strip.May 20, 1991 · N333LR · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19910314009279ALuscom 8E · Flushing, MIDragged a wing and ground looped landing in a gusty crosswind. Side loads collapsed landing gear.Mar 14, 1991 · N1406K · Substantial damageIncident 19910114004609ILuscom 8E · Pompano Beach, FLRight brake locked on landing rollout. Veered and wound up on nose.Jan 14, 1991 · N1350B · Minor damageIncident 19900904051869ILuscom 8E · Farmington, MNLost directional control on rollout. Drifted to the left edge of the runway and then rolled into a wheel rut.Sep 4, 1990 · N2020B · Minor damage
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