Pilot Debrief

LUSCOMBE 8 near Valparaiso, IN — 2016-06-12

Final reportGAA16CA307
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Date
2016-06-12
Location
Valparaiso, IN, USA
Airport
VPZ
Aircraft
LUSCOMBE 8
Registration
N2850K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper descent rate during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, failure of the tailwheel suspension leaf spring, a ground loop, and substantial damage to the left wing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during landing the airplane bounced, subsequently the leaf spring on the tail wheel broke midspan. The pilot further reported that the airplane veered to the right despite full left rudder deflection and brake application, which resulted in a ground loop, left main landing gear collapse, and substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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