Pilot Debrief

LUSCOMBE 8C near Zelienople, PA — 2010-08-01

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Date
2010-08-01
Location
Zelienople, PA, USA
Airport
PJC
Aircraft
LUSCOMBE 8C
Registration
N4113M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control while taking off with a gusting wind.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during the takeoff ground roll the airplane encountered a sudden gust of wind and turned left. The pilot corrected with right rudder, but the airplane departed the runway and bounced several times before the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the wreckage and found no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The pilot further reported that wind at the airport was shifting.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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