Pilot Debrief

LUSCOMBE 8A near Ellinwood, KS — 2021-12-13

Final reportCEN22LA079
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Date
2021-12-13
Location
Ellinwood, KS, USA
Airport
1K6
Aircraft
LUSCOMBE 8A
Registration
N1616K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll on dry grass, the brakes “locked up” and “over we went.” The airplane came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing lift strut. The pilot reported to the Federal Aviation Administration after the accident that the brakes worked better than he expected, and there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the brakes and that both wheels spun freely. A postaccident examination of the accident site showed no signs of disturbed terrain prior to the location of where the airplane came to rest inverted.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents3

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