Pilot Debrief

LUSCOMBE 8 near Spicewood, TX — 2011-05-17

Final reportCEN11CA342
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Date
2011-05-17
Location
Spicewood, TX, USA
Airport
88R
Aircraft
LUSCOMBE 8
Registration
XB-11Y
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he and a passenger departed on a flight to practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. He took off mid-field with a tailwind, and during the take off roll, he noticed that the engine was not producing enough power. He continued the take off and soon thereafter, the airplane stalled and collided with trees at the end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to each wing, the fuselage, and the right elevator. The pilot said the engine was running at the time of impact and there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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