# NTSB FTW71DRG75: Luscombe 8A, N2853K, Bandera, TX, February 1, 1971

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: February 1, 1971
- Place: Bandera, TX · BANDERA, TX
- Location: 29.7251° N, 99.0743° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Bandera, TX, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.7251&lon=-99.0743&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 2, 1971
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 160046
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW71DRG75
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRG75

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-0274   71/2/1    BANDERA,TEX         LUSCOMBE 8A         CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 31, 148
        TIME - 1515                    N2853K              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - FLYING L RANCH
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          BANDERA,TEX                 LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE                                 LANDING: ROLL
           NOSE OVER/DOWN                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
           AIRPORTS/AIRWAYS/FACILITIES - AIRPORT CONDITIONS: OTHER
        REMARKS- ACFT VEERED L,WHEEL ENTERED HOLE.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2853K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2853K-1998-04-29), registration cancelled 1998-04-29, S/N 5580 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: LUSCOMBE 8A
- Registry model: [Luscombe 8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8a) (registry code 8190104) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Flying L Ranch

## Other investigations on N2853K (2)

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 ATL95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA125), Jul 2, 1995: Luscombe 8A/E (N2853K), Williamson, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHEN A WINDSHEAR WAS ENCOUNTERED.
- [NTSB IAD75A1031|IAD75AI031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75A1031%7CIAD75AI031), Nov 23, 1974: Luscombe 8A (N2853K), Polkton, NC, minor damage, 1 fatal

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.

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