Pilot Debrief

LUSCOMBE 8A near Fresno, CA — 2025-11-12

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Date
2025-11-12
Location
Fresno, CA, USA
Airport
FAT
Aircraft
LUSCOMBE 8A
Registration
N1264K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper application of left brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that after an uneventful landing, as the airplane was decelerating, he intended to turn off the runway onto the left taxiway. While using the brakes to slow the airplane he applied hard left pedal and the airplane ground looped to the left. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the pavement, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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