Pilot Debrief

LUSCOMBE 8A near Ellinwood, KS — 2013-07-31

Final reportCEN13CA453
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Date
2013-07-31
Location
Ellinwood, KS, USA
Airport
1K6
Aircraft
LUSCOMBE 8A
Registration
N45957
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he lost directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The airplane encountered soft ground conditions when it reached the shoulder of the runway. The airplane went into the adjoining field and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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