# NTSB WPR13CA133: Luscombe 8A, N1192K, Lebanon, OR, February 22, 2013 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: February 22, 2013, 09:30 local (16:30 UTC) - Place: Lebanon, OR - Coordinates: 44.568332, -122.971389 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.5683&lon=-122.9714&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Initial climb: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 24, 2013 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 86284 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR13CA133 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/86284/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=86284 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA133 ## Probable cause The pilot’s failure to compensate for a crosswind during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Luscombe 8A, 39 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=8190104), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041000): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Luscombe 8A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041000/cases.md?model=8190104), [All aircraft, 111 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041000/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: tree(s)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Not specified; cases with it: [Luscombe 8A, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md?model=8190104), [All aircraft, 933 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Luscombe 8A, 27 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=8190104), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Response/compensation (probable cause); cases with it: [Luscombe 8A, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=8190104), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Initial climb: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) (defining event); cases with it: [Luscombe 8A, 8 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?model=8190104), [All aircraft, 5,002 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md) - [Initial climb: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Luscombe 8A, 33 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=8190104), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Luscombe 8A, 33 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=8190104), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that, shortly after takeoff, he had difficulty maintaining his intended ground track due to a direct crosswind, and that the airplane subsequently struck the tops of trees, about 20 feet above ground level. Unable to maintain airspeed, he chose to land the airplane in a field. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted several fences and ditches, and the landing gear collapsed. Both wings and the empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, he had difficulties maintaining a ground track due to a direct crosswind, and the airplane subsequently struck the tops of trees, about 20 feet above ground level. Unable to maintain airspeed, he elected to land the airplane in a field. During the forced landing the airplane impacted several fences and ditches. The landing gear collapsed, and both wings and empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1192K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1192K-2018-01-02), registration cancelled 2018-01-02, S/N 3919, built 1946 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: LUSCOMBE 8A - Registry model: [Luscombe 8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8a) (registry code 8190104) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental A&C65 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series) (registry code 17003, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 3919 - Engines: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES 65 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Sieminski James H - Registered owner: Sieminski James H - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: 88OR, Lebanon, OR - Destination: 88OR, Lebanon, OR - Airport: 88OR, Tallman Airport ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 69; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; flight hours: 716 total, 328 in this make and model, 14 in the last 90 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 150° at 20 knots, gusting 27 - Visibility: 5 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 2,900 ft overcast - Temperature: 45 °F, dew point 39 °F - Altimeter: 30.07 inHg - Observed at: CVO, 14 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 20130222002979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130222002979A), Feb 22, 2013: Luscombe 8A, Lebanon, OR, Substantial damage. Pilot 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… ## Docket (4 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on April 23, 2013, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=86284. 4.4 MB in all. - Pilot Statement (item 1, .PDF, 211 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40391159&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%20Statement-Redacted.PDF - Pilot Record of Conversation (item 2, .PDF, 70 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40391426&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%20Record%20of%20Conversation-Redacted.PDF - Photo 1 - Left front view of airplane (FAA) (item 3, .PDF, 1.9 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40391157&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%201%20-%20Left%20front%20view%20of%20airplane%20(FAA)-Master.PDF - Photo 2 - Right side view of airplane facing south (FAA) (item 4, .PDF, 2.3 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40391158&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%202%20-%20Right%20side%20view%20of%20airplane%20facing%20south%20(FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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