LUSCOMBE 8E near Bridgeport, TX — 2022-11-09

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of control due to a wind gust during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that after a “normal” approach and landing, a “strong” wind gust “picked up the right wing.” The airplane entered a left skidding turn and departed the runway pavement. The right main landing gear collapsed in the grass area adjacent to the runway, and the airplane pitched up onto its nose before settling back onto the tail. The right-wing spar and fuselage sustained damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 18 with wind from 190o at 7 knots, gusts to 15 knots.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• Photos
• 3 docket documents

Docket documents3

• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
• CONVERSATION SUMMARY -- PILOTother
• ACCIDENT PHOTOSphotos

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