Pilot Debrief

LUSCOMBE 8 near Perryville, MO — 2017-08-21

Final reportGAA17CA498
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Date
2017-08-21
Location
Perryville, MO, USA
Airport
PCD
Aircraft
LUSCOMBE 8
Registration
N2861K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff, he lost directional control. He added that the airplane veered to the left "abruptly," exited the runway, and struck a vertical approach slope indicator light. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.

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