Pilot Debrief

Luscombe 8 near Prescott, AZ — 2019-08-30

Final reportGAA19CA568
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Date
2019-08-30
Location
Prescott, AZ, USA
Airport
PRC
Aircraft
Luscombe 8
Registration
N25100
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent overapplication of rudder pedal, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the ground.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that, during a wheel landing, the airplane encountered a wind gust from the right and then veered right, and he "apparently over-corrected" to the left. The airplane exited the left side of the runway, and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar and aileron. 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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