# NTSB FTW85LA275: Luscombe T8F, N1580B, Frederick, OK, July 4, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 4, 1985, 09:00 local (14:00 UTC)
- Place: Frederick, OK
- Coordinates: 34.380889, -99.010963 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.3809&lon=-99.0110&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 21790
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW85LA275
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/21790/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA275

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - rudder - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - aircraft handling - improper, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - ditch (contributing factor)
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE PLT STATED HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL WHICH ALLOWED THE ACFT TO VEER LEFT OFF THE RWY. THE ACFT HIT A DITCH AND FLIPPED OVER. FAA COORDINATOR CONFIRMED INITIAL NOTIFICATION OF SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE ACFT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1580B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1580B-2011-06-08), registration cancelled 2011-06-08, S/N 6207, built 1948 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: LUSCOMBE T8F
- Registry model: [Luscombe T-8F](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-t-8f) (registry code 8190116) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental C85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series) (registry code 17008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 6207
- Airframe hours: 2363
- Engines: CONTINENTAL C-85 85 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Ada Aircraft Museum, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 12, 1985
- Departed: FDR, FREDERICK, OK
- Airport: FDR, Frederick Municipal, runway 17R, 6,000 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 46; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 734 total, 2 in this make and model, 698 as pilot in command, 25 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 225° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19850704030129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850704030129A), Jul 4, 1985: Luscom T8F, Frederick, OK, Substantial damage. Foot slipped off rudder pedal during rollout and directional control was lost. Struck a ditch and flipped inverted.

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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