Pilot Debrief

LUSCOMBE 8 near Eunice, LA — 2018-04-28

Final reportGAA18CA244
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Date
2018-04-28
Location
Eunice, LA, USA
Airport
4R7
Aircraft
LUSCOMBE 8
Registration
N71261
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on approach to land.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during approach to land, the airplane struck a tree. Subsequently, the airplane landed hard, and the landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and front windshield. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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