# NTSB FTW02LA055: Luscombe 8A, N1212B, Haltom City, TX, December 7, 2001 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: December 7, 2001, 11:00 local (17:00 UTC) - Place: Haltom City, TX - Coordinates: 32.353889, -97.676391 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.3539&lon=-97.6764&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 29, 2003 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 53909 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW02LA055 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/53909/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA055 ## Probable cause The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, cruise - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, emergency descent/landing - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, emergency landing - terrain condition - open field - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) - Nose over, emergency landing ## Analysis The pilot was in level flight at 1,300 AGL for about 10 minutes when the engine lost power without warning. Actions to restore engine power were not successful so the pilot elected to land in a nearby open field. The airplane touched down hard, and the airplane nosed over. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined. ## Factual narrative On December 7, 2001, at 1100 central standard time, a Luscombe 8A single-engine airplane, N1212B, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Haltom City, Texas. The airplane was registered to, and operated by Mad Max Aerobatics, Inc., of Sadler, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight originated from the Hillcrest Airport, at approximately 1045. In the enclosed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) the 14,000-hour pilot reported the airplane had been in level flight at 1,300 AGL for about 10 minutes, when the engine lost power without any warning. The pilot performed the appropriate actions to restore engine power, to no avail. The pilot elected to attempt to land the airplane in an open field located north of the Haltom City High School. The pilot further stated that they barely made the 600 to 800 foot long field. The airplane touched down hard, collapsing the main landing gear, and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest in the inverted position. Both occupants were able to exit the airplane unassisted. There was no fire. Examination of the vintage airplane revealed that the fuselage was buckled, the vertical stabilizer was crushed, and both main landing gears were damaged. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1212B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1212B-2011-06-18), registration cancelled 2011-06-18, S/N 5839 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Luscombe 8A - Registry model: [Luscombe 8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8a) (registry code 8190104) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 5839 - Engines: Continental C 85-12F 85 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: MAD MAX Aerobatics, Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility - Departed: 7TX4, Keller, TX - Destination: 0TX1, Granbury, TX ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 49; injuries: none; flight instructor, airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine sea, single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 14,000 total, 400 in this make and model, 8,800 as pilot in command, 125 in the last 90 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 220° at 11 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 5,500 ft overcast - Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 63 °F - Altimeter: 29.96 inHg - Observed at: FTW, 27 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20011207037939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011207037939A), Dec 7, 2001: Luscom 8A, Haltomcity, TX, No damage. (-23) On December 7, at 1100 CST, a Luscombe 8A, N1212B, owned by mad max aerobatics, inc., 1977 dixie rd., sadler, Texas, 76264, had an accident. Following… ## Other investigations on N1212B (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB FTW99LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA102), Mar 29, 1999: Luscombe 8A (N1212B), Ada, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive application of the wheel brakes. From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. 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