Pilot Debrief

LUSCOMBE 8 near Springfield, TN — 2010-01-18

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Date
2010-01-18
Location
Springfield, TN, USA
Airport
M91
Aircraft
LUSCOMBE 8
Registration
N2111K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around after a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

According to the certificated flight instructor (CFI), he and the student pilot flew earlier in the day in preparation for the student pilot's first solo flight. The CFI reported that the student "was doing very well at landing the airplane" and was having no problems maintaining directional control. During the student pilot's first solo flight, he remained in the traffic pattern. On his first landing attempt, he flared late and bounced "high." The student pilot attempted a go-around, but lost control of the airplane and collided with several aircraft hangars approximately 15 feet above ground level. The CFI reported that the airplane had no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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